The Adolescent Learning and Development Project (ALDP) advances equity for middle and high school age learners by applying the principles of science of learning and development. 

Policymakers and education leaders must transform their approach to creating equitable learning experiences for every young person and preparing them for life beyond K-12 education. Adolescents of middle and high school age are worthy of a big bet! 

In communities in California, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, and New York the Equity Impact Network is working to identify practical changes to educational policy and practice aligned with the concept of “Whole Child Equity (WCE)”. The ALDP works in school districts and with communities and leaders across sectors--including state-based advocacy groups, community based organizations, youth groups, businesses, and local and state-level government officials--to forge strong and impactful partnerships in service of the young people soon to become our next leaders, workers, entrepreneurs, parents, and more.

It is the alignment of research, science, policy, and practice in efforts around implementation that produces meaningful and sustainable transformation in education. EIN works to strengthen the cyclical relationship among on-the-ground practitioners, advocates, and policymakers. The success of even the most well-designed policies ultimately depends on how well practitioners are informed about the policy and how effectively they can apply their expertise to influence needed changes going forward.