In Short

Introducing the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems

Regional Ecosystems

This short video introduces the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems, a two-year initiative run by New America, launched in February 2026. The NCLE brings leaders together to share insights and provide recommendations for scaling up place-based models of learning ecosystems. These ecosystems connect learning opportunities among schools, libraries, museums, early learning programs, afterschool programs, through career pathways programs, and more. See newamerica.org/ncle for more information.

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Elise Franchino
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Elise Franchino

Program Manager, National Commission on Learning Ecosystems

Lisa Guernsey
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Lisa Guernsey

Senior Director, Birth to 12th Grade Policy; Co-Founder and Director, Learning Sciences Exchange

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Introducing the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems