Causal Research on the Impacts of K-12 School Policies RFP
Arnold Ventures
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- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026 (in 45 days)
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Who can apply
While studies must be designed to produce valid causal inferences, we welcome proposals that also include careful measurement and analysis of implementation where appropriate and feasible. Applicants must use the LOI template provided here (this file may download directly to your computer depending on which browser you’re using). This RFP will remain open through November 13, 2026, and all LOIs must be submitted by that date…
About this opportunity
The next several years present an important opportunity to shape the future of state K-12 education policy. States are making consequential decisions about curriculum, assessment, and accountability systems; school choice and governance policies; and teacher and leader workforce policies. High-quality research in these areas will help policymakers distinguish between reforms that are merely appealing and those that meaningfully improve student outcomes over the long term. Through this request for proposals (RFP), Arnold Ventures seeks to support research studies that estimate the causal effects of actionable, politically viable U.S. K-12 education policies that can be influenced at the state level and have the potential to improve outcomes at scale. Competitive proposals should employ rigo...