EdPolicy Leaders Online is a series of free, self-paced online education reform courses designed specifically for policymakers. The courses feature a variety of experts from across the education spectrum, from superintendents to senators, parents to policymakers, teachers to technology gurus and community leaders to CEOs. The first two courses are available March 23.

EdPolicy Leaders Online was designed to give those who influence education policy access to the in-depth knowledge and messaging strategies necessary for implementing trending reforms. The lessons come in convenient, self-paced modules to accommodate busy schedules. There also will be official recognition of course completion, which can be displayed on social networks, such as LinkedIn, or on résumés.

The first three courses are robust, timely and varied:

  • Data Privacy? Get Schooled: This course, developed in coordination with the Data Quality Campaign, will discuss the value data brings to education, will offer recommendations for addressing privacy concerns while promoting effective data use, and will explore lessons learned from existing and emerging policies in education and other sectors.
  • Securing Our Nation’s Future: A failing American educational system threatens U.S. national security. In this course, participants will hear from national leaders and experts about these threats, the urgent need for education reform and how America can ensure its own security and global leadership for future generations.
  • Communications Boot Camp: Winning the Ed Reform Conversation: How we deliver our messages makes a big difference when it comes to winning the education reform conversation. In this course, participants will build their communications skills related to media relations, targeted messaging, and the use of social media.

The courses feature a diverse group of nearly 40 leaders, implementation experts and advocates who are well-respected in their fields – each are passionate about education. A full list of speakers, including a selection of individual videos is available at https://www.excelined.org/courses.