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LESC unveils interim research roadmap: 21 projects on CTE, AI, teacher workload, governance

Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) · April 30, 2026
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Summary

Jessica, presenting for LESC staff, laid out a four‑area research roadmap with 21 studies this interim — including CTE formula design, literacy/math implementation, AI in schools, teacher workload, attendance, distance learning and governance — and invited member feedback and working‑group participation.

Jessica, a lead analyst for LESC staff, told the committee LESC will pursue 21 research projects over the interim organized into four roadmap areas: educator ecosystem, academic design, whole‑child supports and overarching systems.

“We have 21 distinct research projects for our team this year,” Jessica said, framing the work as part of an “adaptive policy making cycle” that combines stakeholder engagement, national research synthesis, original data analysis and targeted deliverables to inform future legislation and budgets.

The educator ecosystem bucket includes three projects led by Annie Armitage: an educator career continuum (career ladders and advancement pathways), an educator workforce analysis (integrating datasets on vacancies, turnover and teacher characteristics), and a teacher workload study that will examine…

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