As a senior policy director, Claus works with his Education Commission of the States colleagues to promote timely and relevant education policy and research. He has held senior positions in education organizations for more than 20 years and has spent much of that time helping diverse stakeholders find consensus on important education issues. Claus is dedicated to ensuring that state leaders have the information and guidance they need to make the best possible decisions affecting young people. Click here for resources by this author on ecs.org.