12/11/2008– ECS Highlights Tools to Strengthen High School Transitions and Success PDF
12/5/2008– ECS Resources Highlight Opportunity for Career Preparation in High School PDF
11/25/2008– Three new ECS Resources Shed Light on College Transitions PDF
11/15/2008– DATA QUALITY CAMPAIGN Announces 3-Year Progress PDF
9/30/2008– Lumina Foundation for Education Awards $1.4 Million Grant to the Education Commission of the States, UMass Boston PDF
9/10/2008– Olsen and Rhoda Honored with ECS 2008 Chair’s Award PDF
8/26/2008– Barbara Clark and Richard Rhoda Boost ECS Officer Roster PDF
7/17/2008– ECS Responds to National Demand for Science and Math Workforce PDF
7/10/2008– 2007 ECS Annual Report PDF
6/27/2008– Education Commission of the States to Present Blueprint to Help America's Students Achieve Global Success PDF
6/11/2008– Simon Youth Foundation Wins 2008 ECS Corporate Award PDF
6/5/2008– North Dakota Receives 2008 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation PDF
6/4/2008– ECS Launches One-of-a-kind, Nationwide P-16/P-20 Council Database to Boost Efforts by State Policymakers PDF
5/14/2008– ECS to Honor Ron Wolk for National Influence on Education PDF
5/7/2008– ECS Receives Grant from GE Foundation PDF
4/10/2008– State Farm® Companies Foundation and ECS Launch Three-Year Campaign to Link Citizenship and Learning in Schools PDF
3/26/2008– New ECS Chair Named for 2008-2010 PDF
12/14/2007– Education Commission of the States Statement to News Media PDF
12/10/2007– Students to Gather for Dropout Summit January 15 PDF
12/4/2007– ECS Urges Presidential Candidates to Learn from States about Top Education Priorities PDF
11/5/2007– Former Governor Roy Romer to Education Commission of the States: Urge the Presidential Candidates to Address America's Education Crisis PDF
10/30/2007– ECS Launches One-of-a-kind, Nationwide High School Databases to Boost Efforts by State Policymakers PDF
10/29/2007– ED in ’08 Chair Roy Romer to Present the Importance of Education in a Presidential Election Year to ECS Leaders from More Than 30 States PDF
9/5/2007– ECS Launches No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Database PDF
7/17/2007– ECS Releases Series of Four Issue Papers on Diversified Teacher Compensation, Funded by the Joyce Foundation PDF
7/11/2007– Pearson Wins 2007 ECS Corporate Award PDF
6/28/2007– Marc Tucker, Governors Kaine and Shaheen to Discuss Tough Choices at ECS National Forum PDF
6/20/2007– NCLC Names New Board Member PDF
6/13/2007– Caperton to Receive Conant Award for Contributions to Education PDF
6/11/2007– Alaskan Education Commissioner, Roger Sampson, Named President of 50-State Compact for Education d PDF
5/8/2007– ECS Releases New Paper on the Role of Community Colleges in Teacher Preparation PDF
4/13/2007– Governor Kathleen Sebelius to Host Education Commission of the States 2007 Spring Meeting MS Word
4/5/2007– ECS Launches Online Education Leadership Policy Toolkit, Funded by MetLife Foundation PDF
11/13/2006– ECS Selects Second Slate of District Leaders for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Network PDF
9/13/2006– Chancellor Emeritus of Ohio Board of Regents Roderick Chu Named Interim President of Education Commission of the States
9/8/2006– ECS Chair Governor Kathleen Sebelius Convenes Stakeholders, Invites Constituents to Participate in Survey PDF
8/31/2006– ECS Highly Qualified Teacher and Paraprofessional Database Goes Live PDF
8/25/2006– ECS Online Redesigned Teacher Compensation Database Goes Live MS Word
8/1/2006– Luther S. Olsen Elected 2006-08 Vice-Chair of the Education Commission of the States MS Word
8/1/2006– Richard G. Rhoda Elected 2006-08 Treasurer of the Education Commission of the States MS Word
7/13/2006– Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to Chair Education Commission of the States MS Word
7/12/2006– Neil Portnow Winner of the 2006 ECS Chairman's Award MS Word
6/29/2006– ECS-CELT Partnership Will Offer New Technology-Related Services to States MS Word
6/13/2006– PBS Wins ECS 2006 Corporate Award MS Word
6/12/2006– Education Reform and the Challenge for Governors MS Word
6/6/2006– The Changing Landscape of America’s High Schools MS Word
5/30/2006– Kentucky Winner of 2006 Frank Newman State Innovation Award PDF
5/16/2006– Grasmick To Receive Conant Award for Contributions to Education MS Word
4/21/2006– What is the Future of Education in the United States MS Word
3/13/2006– Cab Calloway School of the Arts to Perform at ECS Spring Steering Committee Meeting MS Word
3/8/2006– Education Commission of the States Selects Initial Slate of 100 District Leader Network Members PDF
1/10/2006– Governor Huckabee's Commission on the Arts in Education to Meet at the Getty Center PDF
12/1/2005– Diversifying Teacher Compensation MS Word
10/31/2005– Legacies of Cesar E. Chavez and Martin Luther King Jr. Presented in New Issue Paper on Civic Engagement MS Word
10/18/2005– Reprinted Report Highlights Continued Need for More Time – and Better Use of Time – To Improve Student Learning MS Word
10/10/2005– Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Named ECS Chair-Elect MS Word
10/4/2005– ECS Launches "Artscan," Arts in Education Policy Database MS Word
7/12/2005– New ECS Study Urges States to Expand Full-Day Kindergarten MS Word
7/11/2005– Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and “Capitol Offense” Take the Stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre MS Word
7/5/2005– Kagan To Receive Award for Contributions to Education MS Word
6/30/2005– Plácido Domingo to Receive 2005 ECS Chairman's Award MS Word
6/20/2005– Spellings, Simon to speak at ECS National Forum MS Word
6/14/2005– 2005 State Innovation Award MS Word
5/30/2005– ECS National Forum - Arts in Education MS Word
5/5/2005– Ford Foundation Grant Supports ECS Chairman’s Initiative – Arts in Education MS Word
4/4/2005– Arts in Education To Be Showcased at National Meeting MS Word
3/24/2005– Huckabee To Name National Arts in Education Commission MS Word
3/10/2005– ECS Chairman To Name Arts Education Commission; Be Honored at D.C. Reception MS Word
2/9/2005– Teaching in At-Risk Schools Focus of New National Partnership MS Word
2/3/2005– Media Advisory – News conference on Teaching in At-risk schools MS Word
1/31/2005– State Farm Companies Foundation Grant Helps ECS Improve Teacher Training for Service-Learning MS Word
1/18/2005– ECS Chairman Honored for Leadership in the Arts MS Word
11/17/2004– Education Commission of the States Names New President MS Word
11/10/2004– Denver Mayor To Discuss Educational and Cultural Components of Economic Development with National Education Leaders MS Word
11/8/2004– Huckabee To Discuss Benefit of Arts Education to States and Communities MS Word
10/4/2004– ECS and MetLife Foundation Partner To Create School Leadership Toolkit MS Word
9/16/2004– NCLB Choice and Restructuring Requirement Hindered by Lack of Options MS Word
8/9/2004– New Report Says College Access Is Deeply at Risk MS Word
7/15/2004– ECS Announces Award To Honor Former President Frank Newman MS Word
7/14/2004– Major Report on No Child Left Behind Is First Comprehensive Look at States’ Progress, Challenges MS Word
7/14/2004– Education Commission of the States Selects 2004-06 Officers MS Word
7/13/2004– State Superintendent To Lead ECS Citizenship Center MS Word
7/8/2004– Arkansas Governor To Chair Education Commission of the States MS Word
7/8/2004– ECS President To Step Down in Early 2005 MS Word
7/6/2004– North Carolina To Be Honored for Service to Education MS Word
7/6/2004– South Carolina To Be Honored for Service to Education MS Word
7/6/2004– Islander To Be Honored for Service to Education Group MS Word
7/6/2004– ECS To Honor Two Individuals for Service to Education MS Word
6/29/2004– ECS Forum To Explore Ways To Get Good Teachers into All Schools MS Word
6/24/2004– Does Higher Education Need Radical Reform? Governors, Others To Address These and Other Issues in Orlando MS Word
6/23/2004– Governor Warner To Lead National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
6/22/2004– The Arts – A Lifetime of Learning – Focus of 2004-06 Chairman MS Word
6/16/2004– Education Finance Key Topic at ECS National Forum MS Word
6/15/2004– ECS National Forum To Examine State Progress on NCLB; Successes, Challenges MS Word
6/10/2004– National Forum on Education Policy HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE Coming Up Soon MS Word
6/7/2004– Equity, Excellence a Focus of National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
6/2/2004– Policymakers To Focus on Making Citizenship Education a Priority MS Word
6/1/2004– Frank Newman Dies MS Word
5/7/2004– ECS Welcomes Two National Experts as Distinguished Senior Fellows MS Word
5/5/2004– Improving Teacher Quality for Disadvantaged Children Imperative, Governor Warner Says MS Word
4/23/2004– State and National Policymakers To Debate Hottest Education Issues at ECS National Forum MS Word
4/13/2004– Idaho Education Initiatives, Teaching Quality on Tap MS Word
4/5/2004– Leading Civic Education Researcher Joins ECS Citizenship Effort MS Word
3/30/2004– Buffalo Charter Initiative Seen as a Leading Example of Innovation MS Word
3/9/2004– New Online “Primer” Helps Policymakers Evaluate Education Research MS Word
2/19/2004– What Impact Do Charter Districts Have on Collective Bargaining? MS Word
2/3/2004– ECS Vice President Honored for Distinguished Service MS Word
1/14/2004– ECS Database Looks at State Efforts to Certify Veteran Teachers as Highly Qualified MS Word
11/14/2003– Citizenship Education Declines Along with Civic Activity MS Word
10/1/2003– America Losing Ground in College Access, Participation MS Word
10/1/2003– States and Nation Face Challenges in College Access, Participation MS Word
10/1/2003– Arkansas Part of National Struggle To Improve College Access, Participation MS Word
10/1/2003– Idaho and Nation Face Challenges in College Access, Participation MS Word
10/1/2003– Virginia, Nation Face Challenges in College Access, Participation MS Word
9/29/2003– Join By Phone Oct. 1 Media Briefing To Release New Study Showing Americans Losing Ground in Getting a College Education MS Word
9/26/2003– New England Education Leaders Collaborate to Meet No Child Left Behind Goals MS Word
9/23/2003– New Study Showing Americans Losing Ground in Getting a College Education MS Word
7/16/2003– Colorado Policymakers, National Leaders To Develop Plan for Increasing Youth Civic Awareness and Citizenship MS Word
7/15/2003– Arkansas Governor Huckabee Chosen as Future Leader of National Education Policy Organization MS Word
7/14/2003– First-of-a-Kind Report: What Does Research Say About How To Prepare Quality Teachers? MS Word
7/14/2003– Media Advisory MS Word
7/14/2003– National Education Manpower Program Urged To Solve Teacher Problems MS Word
7/8/2003– Georgia's Ron Newcomb Honored for Service to National Education Organization MS Word
7/8/2003– Intel Corporation Honored for Contributions to Education MS Word
7/8/2003– Washington Mutual Honored for Contributions to Education MS Word
7/8/2003– Maryland's School Improvement Plan Receives National Praise, Recognition MS Word
7/8/2003– Romer to Receive Award for Contributions to Education MS Word
7/2/2003– Roy Romer To Receive Prestigious Education Award in Denver MS Word
6/30/2003– Full-Day Kindergarten Gets “Thumbs Up” from Parents, Policymakers – 50-State Web Database of Policies Goes Online MS Word
6/26/2003– Education After High School MS Word
6/24/2003– NCLB Presents Challenges MS Word
6/23/2003– ECS President Recognized for Support of Quality Teaching MS Word
6/18/2003– ECS Awards MS Word
6/16/2003– Civics Education More Than Just a Class MS Word
6/9/2003– 10th Amendment, Business and Sesame Street Meet at Crossroad in Denver MS Word
5/28/2003– “Charter Districts” Promising Remedy for Improving Schools, Increasing Choices MS Word
5/27/2003– Are We Robbing Our Children, and Ourselves, By Cutting Education Budgets? MS Word
5/12/2003– Who Should Be Making Decisions About Our Nation’s Schools? MS Word
2/28/2003– Third Graders Publish Books For Doctors’ Offices, But Learn More Than Just How To Write MS Word
2/20/2003– Virginia Governor Named New ECS Chairman MS Word
1/30/2003– Media Advisory MS Word
11/26/2002– 15 Million Kids To Receive Gift of a Lifetime MS Word
10/18/2002– ECS Receives $2 Million From US Department of Education To Track No Child Left Behind State Activities MS Word
10/18/2002– Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools New Chairman-Elect of National Service-Learning Group MS Word
10/15/2002– Massachusetts Takes Steps To Allow Teachers To Keep Benefits If They Move MS Word
10/15/2002– Southeastern States To Allow Teachers To Keep Benefits If They Move MS Word
10/15/2002– Mid-Atlantic States To Allow Teachers To Keep Benefits If They Move MS Word
10/15/2002– Northeast States To Allow Teachers To Keep Benefits If They Move MS Word
10/15/2002– Western States To Allow Teachers To Keep Benefits If They Move MS Word
7/25/2002– Connecticut Superintendent of the Year New Chairman of National Service-Learning Group MS Word
7/24/2002– Wisconsin Education Leader Honored for Service to National Education Organization MS Word
7/12/2002– Idaho Senator Andreason New Vice Chairman of National Education Policy Organization MS Word
7/12/2002– Georgia Governor New Leader of National Education Policy Organization Focuses on Closing the Achievement Gap MS Word
7/12/2002– Kansas Education Chief On Tap To Lead National Education Organization MS Word
7/12/2002– Lieutenant Governor Racine Works with Policymakers from Across Nation To Improve Education MS Word
7/10/2002– Media Advisory MS Word
7/10/2002– ECS Announces Panel Members Set To Review Study That Criticizes National Teaching Standards MS Word
7/9/2002– Star-Studded Sessions Scheduled for ECS Education Policy Forum in Hollywood MS Word
7/8/2002– Supreme Court Voucher Decision To Be Analyzed at ECS National Education Policy Forum MS Word
7/3/2002– Peter Yarrow Joins Education PolicymakersTo Support Citizenship Education MS Word
7/2/2002– National Education Policy Forum Brings Experts, Information to California MS Word
7/2/2002– Literacy, Early Childhood Education Key Topics at ECS National Forum MS Word
6/24/2002– Georgia Governor, Idaho Senator and Kansas Education Chief On Tap To Lead National Education Organization MS Word
6/17/2002– ECS Recognizes, Rewards Contributions to Education MS Word
6/10/2002– Leadership, Citizenship, Postsecondary Education All Debated at The National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
5/28/2002– School Finance Hot Topic at The National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
5/23/2002– Andreason Nominated for Chairman's Award MS Word
5/15/2002– ECS and Aspen Institute Receive Grants for Education Accountability: MS Word
5/9/2002– Accountability in Education Critical Focus of The National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
5/7/2002– ECS To Assemble Independent Panel To Review Study That Criticizes National Teaching Standards MS Word
4/24/2002– ECS Knowledge Base Grows by Another Distinguished Senior Fellow MS Word
4/24/2002– The National Forum on Education Policy Draws Diverse Audience, Explores Critical Education Issues MS Word
3/19/2002– ECS Gains Another Education Expert To Serve as a Distinguished Senior Fellow MS Word
3/8/2002– Arkansas Decisionmakers Seek Ideas from Other States in Their Efforts To Improve Teacher Quality MS Word
3/4/2002– Clark County Decisionmakers Learn How Incentives Improve Teacher Quality, Student Achievement MS Word
2/25/2002– New Report Finds Linking Community Service to Curriculum Builds Better Students, Better Citizens – Maine Projects Highlighted MS Word
2/23/2002– New ECS Report Explores What ESEA Means for States MS Word
2/6/2002– Three Internationally Renowned Leaders Working With ECS MS Word
1/24/2002– MEDIA ADVISORY– Invitational Forum on Teacher and School Administrator Shortage MS Word
1/8/2002– SAELP Awards 15 States $250,000 Grants for Leadership MS Word
12/10/2001– MEDIA ADVISORY – Vermont Lieutenant Governor’s Early Education Conference, December 11, 2001 MS Word
11/12/2001– ECS Names Director of Development MS Word
11/8/2001– National Center for Educational Accountability Established To Achieve Excellence in Public Schools MS Word
11/7/2001– P-16 Restructuring Will Be Costly, But Could Yield Long-Term Savings MS Word
11/6/2001– ECS Survey Finds Accountability, School Finance, Teacher Quality Top Education Concerns MS Word
11/6/2001– Sanders Appointed Chairman of ACT Board of Trustees MS Word
10/16/2001– ECS Leads New Effort To Help Community Colleges Respond to Teacher Shortage Crisis MS Word
10/15/2001– Media Advisory – Invitational Summit on Education Renewal, 10/22-23/01, Charleston, WV MS Word
10/15/2001– Media Advisory – Invitational Forum on “Teaching in the Heartland: A Quality Investment,” 10/23/01, Wichita, KS MS Word
10/11/2001– Media Advisory Invitational Symposium on Recruiting & Retaining Teachers in “Hard-to-Staff” Schools – 10/18/01, Sheraton Imperial Research Triangle Park, NC MS Word
10/10/2001– Lifting Low Literacy Levels MS Word
10/8/2001– Secretary Paige Announces Grants for Accountability and State Leadership to Education Commission of the States MS Word
10/1/2001– Virginia, Nation Face Challenges in College Access, Participation MS Word
7/24/2001– Education Commission of the States Names New Officers for 2001-02 and Approves Bylaws Changes MS Word
7/19/2001– ECS Presents MetLife Foundation Change in Education Initiative Grants to Louisiana and Illinois MS Word
7/19/2001– Metlife Receives Award for Outstanding Service to Education MS Word
7/18/2001– For-Profit Institutions No Longer Outside Mainstream of Higher Education, ECS Study Finds MS Word
7/18/2001– Education Commission of the States Presents Awards for Service to Education MS Word
7/17/2001– MEDIA ADVISORY – Local and National Dignitaries to Visit Child Care Center as part of National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
7/16/2001– Governor Guinn to be Named Chairman of National Education Commission MS Word
7/16/2001– Governors, Other National, State and Local Leaders Gather in Philadelphia for National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
7/16/2001– College Presidents and School Leaders To Meet on the Civic Mission of American Education PDF
7/16/2001– Compact for Learning and Citizenship Announces New Officers for 2001-02 MS Word
7/9/2001– U.S. Secretary of Education Roderick Paige to Speak at Forum Dinner MS Word
6/20/2001– Postsecondary Education To Get Scrutiny at National Forum on Education Policy MS Word
5/30/2001– ECS Names Vice President for State Services MS Word
5/3/2001– National Forum on Education Policy To Highlight Key Education Issues MS Word
2/5/2001– ECS Selects Nine Distinguished Individuals To Serve as Advisors MS Word
12/29/2000– Rod Paige Called Excellent Choice for U.S. Education Secretary MS Word
4/19/2000– New Resources on Community Colleges MS Word
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