Research and Policy Topics
The LPC conducts rigorous academic research on critical policy issues and develops policy solutions based on research findings. The education policy issues explored by the center include:
- Defining and measuring teacher and leader quality
- Enhancing teacher and leader quality
- Building school and district capacity
- Improving instruction in content areas
- Evaluating and interpreting education policies including NCLB
Announcements 
April 30th 2009: Research For Practice Conference
The conference will
feature the country’s leading voices on how to configure the relationship
between research and the improvement of educational practices.
October 2008 Learning Policy Brief Available
"Setting the Groundwork for Quality Teaching and Learning: Measuring Instruction in Schools and Districts" by Lindsay Clare Matsumura
Learning Policy and Sciences PhD Program Announces its First Student Cohort
The LSAP faculty are proud to welcome our first student cohort to the University of Pittsburgh.
June 2008 Learning Policy Brief Available
"Getting the Most out of Professional Learning Communities and Coaching: Promoting Interactions that Support Instructional Improvement" by Cynthia Coburn and Jennifer Russell
2 Million Minutes documentary and panel discussion
Video now available online
Learning Policy Brief by Richard Correnti available for download
"Professional Development as a Lever for Changing Teacher Practice"
Learning Policy Blog
The new blog includes the perspectives of practitioners, policymakers
and researchers discussing critical education issues related to our
briefs.
