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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

School funding varies widely across states, with differences in how schools are structured, funded, and supported by state, local, and federal revenues. In this chapter, Eric Hanushek examines research on equity and adequacy in school finance. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For-profit colleges play a distinct role in higher education, but research raises questions about student outcomes, debt, and reliance on federal student aid. In this chapter, Stephanie Cellini examines research on for-profit colleges. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Good education policy requires attention to values at stake and the trade-offs policy decisions can involve. Harry Brighouse, Helen Ladd, Susanna Loeb, and Adam Swift examine values that shape education policy, including educational goods. Learn more: livehandbook.org/miscellaneou...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

ECE programs can support children's development and the parenting skills and well-being of parents and caregivers. In this chapter, Todd Grindal and Molly Goldberg examine research on ECE-based supports for parents and caregivers. Learn more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

School capital investments can improve student outcomes, but spending varies by district. Paco Martorell and Isaac McFarlin Jr. examine how K–12 capital investments are funded and distributed and how effects vary by project and community. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

ECE data are often spread across separate systems, limiting a full picture of how children and families are served. Jessica Whittaker, Kelsey Clayback & Isabella Rodriguez examine how ECIDS can connect data to improve ECE quality, equity & outcomes. Learn more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Online postsecondary education can expand access, but its effects on student outcomes vary. In this chapter, Joshua Goodman examines research on online postsecondary education and its effects on student learning, degree completion, and access. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Student assessment is used to measure students' understanding of classroom content. In this chapter, Chris Domaleski and Scott Marion examine different types of student assessment, their implementation, and their implications for equity. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Student loans can help students pay for college, but their effects depend on how and why students borrow. In a new chapter, Jeffrey T. Denning examines student loans, borrowing, student debt, college prices, and income-driven repayment. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In addition to incorporating new chapters, the Live Handbook is constantly updated to reflect the latest education research. This year, we've worked with authors to update chapters with new research and evidence. Explore the chapters and share feedback: livehandbook.org

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Evidence-Based Education Policy Research | Live Handbook

Explore evidence-based education policy research at our digital hub. Access data-driven insights to improve learning outcomes and shape effective policies.

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The first three years of life are a critical period for child development—but many families struggle to find affordable, high-quality care. In a new chapter, Pia Caronongan examines the research on infant and toddler ECE. Read more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Early college credit (ECC) courses give high school students access to college-level coursework. In this chapter, Dylan Conger and Steven Hemelt examine the research on ECC courses, including their benefits, challenges, and equitable access. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What is the impact of early childhood education on children's development and well-being? In this chapter, Jade Jenkins and Anamarie A. Whitaker examine the evidence on the effects of early childhood education. Learn more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

AI tools are evolving rapidly, and schools are adopting them faster than researchers can evaluate them. In a new chapter, Cristina Barnard, Lily Fesler, and Susanna Loeb examine what we know about AI's role in K–12 schools and its effects. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Higher education is often viewed as a valuable investment, but returns vary across students and pathways. In a new chapter, Douglas A. Webber and Celeste K. Carruthers examine the evidence on the returns to four-year higher education. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ability grouping and tracking practices aim to help schools meet students’ diverse needs and interests. In a new AEFP Live Handbook chapter, Thurston Domina examines the evidence on ability grouping. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Educational decisions are only as strong as the measures that inform them. In this chapter, Jonathan Schweig, Susha Roy, and Lauren Covelli examine validity and reliability in educational measurement. Read more: livehandbook.org/validity-rel...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Superintendents play a critical role in shaping school systems, but their work — and pathways into leadership — vary dramatically across contexts. In her chapter, @drrachelswhite.bsky.social reviews what research says about superintendents. Read more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps students develop the skills needed to manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions. In a new chapter, Sophie P. Barnes, Michael McCarthy, and Christina Cipriano examine SEL. Learn more: livehandbook.org/social-and-e...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Portfolio Management Models (PMMs) shift districts from directly operating schools to overseeing autonomous providers. In this chapter, Katrina E. Bulkley explores how PMM reforms shape student outcomes and public education systems. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Students enter classrooms with different levels of prior knowledge and learning pace. Tutoring can address unfinished learning. In a new chapter, Susanna Loeb and Carly D. Robinson examine what makes tutoring effective and how to implement it. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Curriculum policy isn’t just about what students learn—it also shapes how states, districts, and schools select and use materials to guide teaching. David Steiner explores curriculum policy and how it shapes student learning and teaching. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Live Handbook is continually evolving. Thanks to contributions from our authors, new chapters covering topics like international students in higher education and test-based grade retention in K–12 are now live. Learn more: livehandbook.org

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Evidence-Based Education Policy Research | Live Handbook

Explore evidence-based education policy research at our digital hub. Access data-driven insights to improve learning outcomes and shape effective policies.

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Teachers’ unions shape school district policy, spending, teacher pay, and turnover—but what does the research say about their impact on student outcomes? Bradley D. Marianno explores the evidence. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

SECs are the skills and mindsets students need to succeed in school and beyond. But how do we measure them? In a new chapter, James "Jim" Soland and Laura S. Hamilton explore SECs and their role in research, evaluation and school improvement. Learn more: livehandbook.org/using-social...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

International students have a long history in the United States, and today, around 1 million are enrolled in higher ed institutions across the country. In a new chapter, Kevin Shih examines international student enrollment in higher ed. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Test-based grade retention policies are used in many states to determine whether students advance based on academic performance. In a new chapter, Umut Özek examines what the evidence shows about their effects on student outcomes over time. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Academic freedom is a core value of higher ed—the liberty to teach, research & publish without censorship or retaliation. In a new chapter, Patrick Wolf, Alex Wolf & Nathan Honeycutt explore its importance and recent developments. Learn more: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Housing and education are closely connected. In her chapter, Sarah A. Cordes examines how factors such as housing quality, stability, and neighborhood location shape students’ educational opportunities and outcomes:https://livehandbook.org/k-12-education/aspects-of-choice/housing/

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The workforce of early childhood education (ECE) is fundamental to ensure that the needs of young children and their families are met. Read Anna Markowitz and @dbassok.bsky.social chapter on ECE Workforce to learn more about the role of early educators: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Learn more about higher education finance in Lindsay Leasor and Kevin Stange’s chapter on expenditures and costs: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Read Laura Rogers (@laurarogers.bsky.social) and Brendan Bartanen's chapter on The Importance of Administrators and Leaders to understand why school leaders matter and their impact on school climate and student outcomes. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Learn more about the difference between posted and net tuition and how it impacts students in Emily Cook and Sarah Turner's chapter on College Pricing in the U.S.: lnkd.in/gn-Hciw6

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Value-added models (VAMs), also referred to as growth models, are used in education research and policy to estimate the impacts of districts, schools, and teachers on student outcomes. Read Cory Koedel's chapter to learn more about this topic: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Grant aid can shape incentives for college enrollment and completion. Read more about different types of grants and their effects on college enrollment and student success in Oded Gurantz’s (@odedgurantz.bsky.social) chapter: livehandbook.org/higher-educa...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Grades are central to modern schooling, but grading remains a major target for reform. Grading policies continue to raise concerns about grade inflation and racial or gender-based bias. Learn more in Ethan Hutt’s (@ehutt.bsky.social) chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Early education programs improve children’s readiness for kindergarten. Learn more about the elements that ensure high-quality ECE in Christina Weiland (@weilanch.bsky.social) and Paola Guerrero Rosada's (@paolaguerreror.bsky.social) chapter, Quality in ECE: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Transportation plays a key role in how families experience school choice. Learn more in Sarah W. Lenhoff (@sarahlenhoff.bsky.social) and Samuel Speroni’s chapter on transportation in school choice systems: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

School boards are a key site of educational policymaking. Learn more about the role of school boards and the debates surrounding them in James Bridgeforth and Rachel White's (@drrachelswhite.bsky.social) AEFP Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Rural schools are deeply embedded in their communities, serving as more than just educational institutions—they are hubs of social, cultural, and economic life. Learn more about education in rural areas in Sheneka Williams and Summer Hopper's Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/miscellaneou...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Attracting and retaining effective educators is one of the most effective ways for school leaders to deliver high-quality education. Learn how compensation shapes teacher experience & performance in Barbara Biasi's (@barbarabiasi.com) chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Learn more about the early childhood education landscape. In their chapter, Taryn Morrissey (@twmorrissey.bsky.social) and Jessica H. Rendon explore the fragmented nature of early care and education. Learn more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Teachers are central to the operation of schools. Recent evidence shows the teaching profession has become less desirable, fueling widespread concerns about teacher shortages. Read more about teacher supply and turnover in Paul Bruno's (@paul-bruno.com) AEFP Live Handbook chapter: lnkd.in/gM3anNk5

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

As the Fall semester kicks off, learn more about FAFSA and administrative burdens and how they may hinder student success in @mikekofoed.bsky.social's AEFP Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/fafsa-simpli....

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

As private school choice programs expand nationwide, Patrick Wolf and Ron Zimmer examine Vouchers and Education Savings Accounts in their AEFP Live Handbook chapter. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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AEFP Live Handbook @aefplivehandbook.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Learn more about the broader benefits of early childhood care and education (ECE) programs. @chloergibbs.bsky.social explores how ECE fosters children’s development while supporting parents and families. Read the chapter: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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