In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 schools are under immense pressure to meet the diverse needs of students. But policies and practices have not evolved quickly enough to meet those needs — and as a result, the system continues to fail far too many young people.
In Levers of Change: How State Policies Support District Innovation, Bellwether delves into the ways states can support and catalyze innovation in public school districts — adopting new laws, amending or repealing existing laws, changing policy or regulation, providing funding, or creating new programs.
The report identifies seven states that have taken steps to enable innovation in public school districts — Colorado, Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Utah, and Washington — and explores the lessons they can offer to leaders looking to spark innovation in their schools.
