Laura Steen Mulfinger
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Laura Steen Mulfinger
Research Project Manager, Rossier School of Education,
University of Southern California
Laura Steen Mulfinger is a research project manager in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. She previously served as director of policy and research at Communities for Teaching Excellence and was a faculty research coordinator, overseeing data collection and analysis for the Center for Educational Policy, Equity, and Governance. She is also a former research associate with Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE). Steen Mulfinger earned her PhD in education policy from Claremont Graduate University.
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Publications by Laura Steen Mulfinger
Leadership, Partnership, and Community
This study of seven California school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic shows how districts responded in real-time to the crisis and structural racism. Districts showed resourcefulness, collaboration, and commitment to serving students and…
Learning from the CORE Data Collaborative
Effective data use is crucial for continuous improvement, but there is confusion about how it differs from data use for other purposes. This report explains what data are most useful for continuous improvement and presents a case study of how the…
This report explores the concept of "continuous improvement" in California's K-12 education system, defining it as a shared, evidence-based process that requires a change in culture and a substantial investment of time and resources. Interviews with…
Over the Hill and Out of Sight
Many parts of California, particularly rural and desert areas, are often overlooked by policymakers and researchers, despite the growing number of students attending school there. The Antelope Valley region has seen steady increases in student…