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Adam Johnston, former lead research associate for technical assistance and policy supporting Southwest and Appalachia Comprehensive Centers, has joined the Bipartisan Policy Center‘s Human Capital program as a K-12 policy analyst.

March 2026

Brian Bridges, former secretary of higher education in New Jersey, is now a senior advisor at Whiteboard Advisors.

March 2026

Katie Carroll, previously deputy superintendent of school performance and support at the Virginia Department of Education, is now senior director of policy and program at PIE Network.

March 2026

Mike Bartlett, previously a program director in education and workforce success at National League of Cities, is now director of the team.

February 2026

Daniel R. Porterfield, current president and chief executive officer of the Aspen Institute, will transition to the role of chief executive officer of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation in July.

February 2026

Dr. Stephen Zrike Jr., current superintendent of Salem Public Schools, has been appointed secretary of education for the state of Massachusetts.

February 2026

Anne Hyslop, former director of policy development at All4Ed, has been appointed deputy secretary for education at the Virginia Department of Education.

February 2026

Daniel R. Porterfield, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, has been appointed chair of Teach for America‘s national board of directors.

February 2026

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