Abstract: The Children’s Stability and Well-being (CSAW) study from PolicyLab at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sought to understand the educational experiences of children in child welfare. Over a two-year period, researchers followed a cohort of children ages 5-8 years who entered a foster care placement in Philadelphia between 2006 and 2008. Researchers also conducted focus groups with professionals in both the education and child welfare systems. This brief details key findings from the study and highlights three opportunities for action as system leaders work to improve education outcomes forchildren affected by educational instability.