#  Focus Areas 

 



The following topics are focused on by CEPR due to the important role they play in the current education policy agenda.



 

##  Focus Areas 

 



  [### Teacher Effectiveness

 ](/teacher-effectiveness)Research consistently shows that teaching is the single most important school-based factor in a student’s academic growth.



 

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  [### Postsecondary Access &amp; Success

 ](/postsecondary-access-and-success)The college diploma has become essential to achieving stable employment and financial security.



 

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  [### School Improvement &amp; Redesign

 ](/school-improvement-and-redesign)The evaluation of new models, policies, and programs has the potential to inform and improve the future of education.



 

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