Laura A. Schifter - The Century Foundation

Portrait of Laura

Laura A. Schifter, Ed.D., is a lecturer on education at Harvard Graduate School of Education and a senior fellow with the Aspen Institute leading the K12 Climate Action initiative. Previously, she worked as a policy and research consultant focusing on issues of federal education policy and special education.

Commentary PK-12 Education

The Department of Education Can Help Address Climate Change

STAMFORD, - MARCH 17: A playground swing hangs at the KT Murphy Elementary School on March 17, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. Stamford Public Schools closed last week to help slow the spread of the COVID-19. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Commentary K - 12

Special Education and COVID-19 School Closures

a boy sitting at a desk in front of a blackboard

Commentary K - 12

The Need for Federal Legislation on Seclusion and Restraint

Cute pupils writing at desks in classroom at the elementary school

Report PK-12 Education

Students from Low-Income Families and Special Education

Commentary PK-12 Education

The Real Reason behind the Proposed Labor–Education Departments Merger

Mixed race Down syndrome student using tablet computer in classroom

Commentary K - 12

One Year After Landmark Special Education Decision, Gaps Remain