Cassius O. Johnson

Director, Education Policy

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Cassius Johnson directs JFF’s policy development and advocacy at state and federal levels. His work includes efforts to improve educational options and outcomes for the large and growing numbers of low-income youth and adults struggling in today’s economy.

Before joining JFF, Mr. Johnson was chief of staff for a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He handled legislation focused on enhancing student disciplinary laws, improving alternative education programs, and addressing the overall quality of education available to out-of-school youth populations in Texas. He worked to build a diverse coalition of stakeholders to frame and pursue legislative and policy solutions, including organizing a statewide legislative summit to launch reform efforts.

Mr. Johnson received an A.A. in liberal arts from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton, Alabama, a B.A. in political science and honors studies from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, and a Master’s in Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a Barbara Jordan Scholar.

Jobs for the Future develops, implements, and promotes new education and workforce strategies that help communities, states, and the nation compete in a global economy. In 200 communities in 41 states, JFF improves the pathways leading from high school to college to family-sustaining careers.