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Laura Schifter serves as a Lecturer on Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, teaching courses on federal policy and special education. She concurrently holds senior fellowships at the Aspen Institute (leading the K-12 Climate Action initiative) and the Century Foundation.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Education Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
- Ed.M. in Mind, Brain, and Education (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
- B.A. in American Studies (Amherst College)
Dr. Schifter's research integrates federal education policy with climate resilience in K-12 systems, emphasizing disability-inclusive practices. Her work bridges congressional legislative experience with classroom implementation, focusing on translating policy into actionable school frameworks. She advocates for systemic approaches to climate adaptation in educational infrastructure while addressing equity gaps for students with disabilities.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
Her advisory impact spans congressional committees (serving Rep. George Miller and Sen. Chris Dodd), state education departments, and federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice. Current consulting engagements with Education 2020 demonstrate sustained influence on national education reform efforts despite no formal student advisement listed.
As director of the Aspen Institute's K-12 Climate Action initiative, she coordinates cross-sector partnerships between school districts, environmental organizations, and policymakers to develop climate-resilient school infrastructure and curricula, positioning educational institutions as community climate hubs.
