The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) is a national organization that conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to shape education policies and improve learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, LPI connects policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the pre-k to grade 12 education system and address the complex realities facing public schools and their communities. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others who care about improving public schools, the Institute advances evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for all children. 

LPI seeks a full-time Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor to join its team of research, policy, and communication staff in advancing the organization’s policy efforts across multiple states and education policy areas. This position may be based in either our Palo Alto, CA, or Washington, DC, office.

The Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor, in collaboration with the Policy, Research, and Communications teams, will (1) play a key role in the development and execution of LPI’s state policy outreach, identification of policy opportunities, and engagement strategy; (2) support and advance efforts to inform policy communities in the development and implementation of evidence-based education policies and practices; and (3) cultivate and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in the state policymaking arena as appropriate. The Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with LPI’s Director of State Policy and other members of LPI’s Policy Team.

The successful candidate will bring deep policy advocacy and/or government experience and expertise—including familiarity with research—in one or more of the following education policy areas:

• Early Care and Education
• Educator Quality
• Whole Child Education
• Performance Assessment
• Equitable Resources and Access

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