Rapid Response Briefs

Rapid Response Briefs

Our HEDCO Institute researchers asked our advisory board about immediate problems facing their schools. We then provided members with research on those topics, allowing our Board Members to respond quickly to issues.

Reviews of truancy programs offer promising results regarding their effectiveness.

Moving to a new country is challenging. Immigration policy changes may affect students, and the publicity of such issues may increase stress and fear.

A 2022 meta-analysis of 92 studies on all forms of school choice found no evidence of a link between school choice and student achievement at the district or school level.

When assessing student-level achievement, there was a small but statistically significant positive effect.

The Tim Tebow Act (HB 1617) allows homeschooled students to play public school sports in Mississippi in 2025. Many states have already passed similar legislation.

A brief summary of research related to English Learner (EL) Roadmap implementation

Child Care Health Consultants working with student

Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) support early childhood education programs in meeting children’s health, safety, and developmental needs.

Alaska Senate Education Committee

HEDCO Institute researchers Elizabeth Day and Sean Grant had the opportunity to brief the Alaska Senate Education Committee on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, sharing key findings from our recent meta-analysis on four-day school weeks. As school districts across Alaska explore whether to shift to a four-day schedule, many are looking to ground their decisions in rigorous, reliable evidence. We’re grateful to the committee for inviting us, engaging thoughtfully with the research, and prioritizing data-informed policy.e four-day school week, looking specifically at Alaska.