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Student Assessment 101: A Guide for State Leaders

Check out answers to key questions, then dive into state and federal assessment policy in our new Special Report.

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50-State Comparison: Early Care and Education Governance

Explore the policies and regulations that guide governance for the youngest learners in our updated database.

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We serve as a partner to state policymakers by providing useful research, trusted legislative counsel, timely policy reports and collaborative convenings.

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policy tracking tool

Search for enacted and vetoed education bills across the country.

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Oct. 28, 2024

How Are States Approaching Cell Phone Use in Schools?

Over the past few years, school and state leaders have acted on concerns about how cell phone use is impacting students and teachers. Concerns like student data privacy, social media […]

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Oct. 22, 2024

2024 Elections and the Future of State-Level Education

As we get closer to the 2024 elections outcomes, we’re tracking the races and initiatives that will impact the future of American education policy. We’ll deliver you the results on […]

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Oct. 21, 2024

State Information Request: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines

Our staff was asked about state artificial intelligence guidelines. Our response includes examples of how states may be developing AI curriculum or folding AI curriculum into existing computer science standards […]

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Oct. 16, 2024

State Information Request: Chronic Absenteeism

State education leaders asked for information on policy responses to student chronic absenteeism. Our response offers state approaches to address chronic absenteeism outside of legislation. To provide timely assistance to […]

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Oct. 15, 2024

What’s New in the Early Care and Education Governance Landscape?

The years before formal schooling are vital for children’s physical, cognitive and social development. Providing high-quality preschool environments is a pivotal opportunity to prevent developmental disparities that are often already […]

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Oct. 7, 2024

Early Care and Education Governance Models

The oversight and governance of early care and early education is critical to supporting the development of young children and their families. However, because state agencies involved in this support […]

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