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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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Search for enacted and vetoed education bills across the country.

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Our 2023 Annual Report Is Now Available

Read an overview of our accomplishments and financial information for 2023.

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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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Oct. 6, 2024

50-State Comparison: Early Care and Education Governance

This 50-State Comparison and its accompanying Policy Outline provide data on states’ early care and education governance systems, with a focus on the agencies that oversee these programs, the level of alignment of these programs and the advisory entities for early care and education in the state.

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Oct. 6, 2024

Early Care and Education Governance: State Profiles

View individual state profiles by selecting a state below, or view 50-State Comparisons on each data point.

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Sept. 30, 2024

Student Assessment 101: A Guide for State Leaders

This Special Report highlights the intricacies of dual enrollment program funding by using a case study approach to describe funding models in four different states: Alabama, North Carolina, Rhode Island and South Dakota.

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Sept. 29, 2024

50-State Comparison: School Accountability Systems

School accountability systems serve many purposes, including sharing information, measuring progress toward state and local goals, highlighting gaps in performance between student groups, and identifying schools for support and additional […]

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Sept. 29, 2024

School Accountability Systems: State Profiles

View individual state profiles by selecting a state below, or view 50-state comparisons on each data point.  

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