Policy and Advocacy

Championing opportunities for all

In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key substantive areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.

In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key substantive areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.

In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key substantive areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.

From Congress to the classroom

As a research-based not-for-profit, we work to create transformational change and improve outcomes for kids.

Advocacy

We fight for bold, courageous policy changes that will move the needle for students and educators.

Data analysis

We collaborate with our Research Team, using data to inform our work and that of policymakers and education leaders.

Partnerships

We co-create solutions with impacted communities and expert organizations.

Technical assistance

We provide our partners with holistic support as they work to improve their systems.

Advocacy

We fight for bold, courageous policy changes that will move the needle for students and educators.

Data analysis

We collaborate with our Research Team, using data to inform our work and that of policymakers and education leaders.

Partnerships

We co-create solutions with impacted communities and expert organizations.

Technical assistance

We provide our partners with holistic support as they work to improve their systems.

Contact us

Lindsay Dworkin

Vice President
Policy and Advocacy

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LaTanya Pattillo

Director
Policy and Advocacy

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Katie Carroll

Director
Policy and State Engagement

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Lindsay Dworkin

Vice President
Policy and Advocacy

Email

LaTanya Pattillo

Director
Policy and Advocacy

Email

Katie Carroll

Director
Policy and State Engagement

Email

Featured resources

Policy Brief

Supporting COVID-19 recovery for students with disabilities

This policy brief takes on the implications of COVID19 recovery and beyond for students with disabilities.

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Teach. Learn. Grow.

The education blog

Our policy and advocacy experts contextualize critical policy issues for school and district leaders and educators.

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Policy and advocacy resources

Using NWEA research, data, and expertise, policy and advocacy experts provide recommendations for state and federal policy stakeholders.

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