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Palo Alto, CA, United States

About Learning Policy Institute

The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the Institute connects policymakers and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the education system from preschool through college and career readiness. The Learning Policy Institute has offices in Palo Alto, California, and in Washington, D.C. Its staff includes researchers, educators, policy experts, and communicators committed to ensuring that all children have access to a high-quality education that fully prepares them for the new challenges of our fast-changing, knowledge-based society.

Founded in 2015 by Linda Darling-Hammond.

Founded
2015
Employees
11 to 50
Headquarters
Palo Alto

Leadership

The top of Learning Policy Institute's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Peter Cookson

Professor And Senior Researcher

17 reports

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Ryan Saunders

Director of State Policy

15 reports

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Jeff Kumataka

Chief Financial Officer

2 reports

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Jessica Barajas

Manager, Shared Learning Initiative

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Walker Swain

Principal Researcher

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Molly F. Gordon

Senior Principal Researcher

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Susan Kemper Patrick

Senior Researcher

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Steven Wojcikiewicz

Senior Researcher and Policy Advisor

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Dion Burns

Senior Researcher

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Barnett Berry

Senior Research Fellow

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Jennifer Depaoli

Senior Researcher

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Julie Fitz

Researcher