What We Do
Document and Communicate Facts
The Center is committed to disseminating information about the status of students with disabilities in traditional and charter public schools.
Inform Policy
As a part of our efforts to engage in the national discussion, the Center works to track and inform federal, state, and local policy that impacts students with disabilities.
Develop Coalitions
The Center is committed to bringing together stakeholders to change the status quo for children with disabilities.
Build Capacity in the Field
The Center engages key stakeholders to implement practices that leverage the flexibility created by charter laws to support the full inclusion of students with disabilities.
Reports & Resources
Why Special Educators Leave and How Leaders Can Keep Them: A Guide for Principals and System Leaders
If we want better outcomes for students with disabilities, we have to retain the educators who are committed to expanding... read more →
January 26, 2026
Key Trends in Special Education in Public Schools (2021-22)
CLE’s Analysis of the Civil Rights Data Collection The Center for Learner Equity is proud to release our... read more →
May 12, 2025Key Trends in Special Education in Public Schools (2020-21)
CLE’s Analysis of the Civil Rights Data Collection In September 2024, the Center for Learner Equity (CLE) completed... read more →
May 8, 2025Key Trends in Special Education in Public Schools (2020-21)
CLE’s Analysis of the Civil Rights Data Collection The Center for Learner Equity is proud to release our... read more →
October 8, 2024
Shifting the Tide: Exploring Centralization of Services for Students with Disabilities in New Orleans
CLE is pleased to publish this study that identifies a path forward for New Orleans’ uniquely decentralized school system to... read more →
August 9, 2024
Charter School Equity, Growth, Quality, and Sustainability Study
The two-year research study highlights how state policymakers, authorizers, nonprofits, charter management organizations, and individual schools can improve... read more →
July 16, 2024News & Commentary
Disability, Education, and Civil Rights Partners Support the Bipartisan Bill that Prohibits Move of Special Education Programs
Washington, DC - In response to the announced Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup on July 30,... read more →
July 28, 2026The Center for Learner Equity Denounces the Ongoing Dismantling of the Student Rights and Opportunities at the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. – The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) continues to strongly condemn moving the functions of the Department of... read more →
June 16, 2026Center for Learner Equity Announces NICE Community of Practice Cohort 2
Four organizations selected to deepen research and practice and strengthen outcomes for students with disabilities New York City, NY –... read more →
February 18, 2026
The Center for Learner Equity continues to condemn dismantling the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. – The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) continues to vehemently oppose moving the functions of the Department of... read more →
November 19, 2025Center for Learner Equity Announces Leadership Induction to PIE Cohort 10
CLE Interim Director Jennifer Coco will join inspiring legacy of the PIE Leadership Institute Today, the Center for Learner Equity... read more →
August 28, 2025
The Center for Learner Equity Objects to the Tax Package Proposed by House Ways and Means Committee
Washington, D.C.– The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) vehemently objects to the tax package proposed by the House Ways and... read more →
May 14, 2025