Colorado
Colorado has laid a foundation to support strategic education R&D. Champions and will at the state level, solid innovation policy foundations, state and philanthropic funding, and strong intermediaries position Colorado to be a national exemplar of how strategic public-private partnerships can drive education R&D and fuel continuous learning across regions.
Kentucky
Kentucky has long prioritized innovation, flexibility, and network-building, creating the cultural and structural conditions for strategic education R&D. Enduring leadership commitment, flexible policy, strong networks, and a culture of listening position Kentucky as an exemplar of how states can enable system-wide innovation and turn local learning into coherent, statewide transformation.
Indiana
Indiana has built critical R&D infrastructure, complemented by public-facing performance dashboards that translate key learner characteristics into measurable outcomes. The state demonstrates leadership commitment to innovation and provides extensive flexibility mechanisms that empower local communities to pursue contextual approaches to educational transformation.