The Lens

CRPE’s blog – a space where we look around the corner, comment on relevant issues, and propose new ideas for the future of education.

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Lennon Audrain, Carole Basile

The United States faces a serious workforce challenge—not just in raw numbers, but in how we prepare and support talent across sectors. As economist Tony Carnevale has emphasized, our economic future depends on a nimble, adaptive workforce. But the systems designed to develop that workforce—including our education system—remain rooted in outdated models.

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Retooling Educator Preparation for the Future of Learning

Lennon Audrain, Carole Basile

The United States faces a serious workforce challenge—not just in raw numbers, but in how we prepare and support talent across sectors.

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Three Ways State Education Agencies Can Proactively Drive Change

Kunjan Narechania, Jessica Baghian

The biggest mistake most state education agencies (SEAs) make is not a matter of policy but of mindset: Too many assume their primary function is to monitor compliance with state and federal laws rather than be agents of change that materially impact the lives of students.

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What’s holding school districts back from bolder, transformative change?

Chelsea Waite, Lydia Rainey

Five years after the pandemic, learning gains and engagement remain at historic lows—and marginalized students continue to bear the worst consequences.

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What AI Can Teach Us about Learning and Development

David Adams

As I continue to wrestle with the implications of artificial intelligence, one particular question intrigues me: What if engineers working on generative AI are more attuned to the learning process than most educators are? 

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