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Convene & Counsel

Bringing education leaders together from across the aisle and across states, our gatherings provide opportunities to interact, learn and collaborate.

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2019 Winter Commissioners Meeting

This invitation only convening will be held December 5-6 in Denver.
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Research & Reports

Education Commission of the States is the trusted source for comprehensive knowledge and resources on hundreds of education policy issues.

Principles of Policy Design for Connecting Education to Work

This Policy Brief explores three principles to guide policy considerations for state leaders working to develop intentional, outcomes-focused connections between postsecondary education and work.
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Postsecondary Workforce Development Policies

This Policy Snapshot reviews 2019 enacted legislation pertaining to postsecondary education and workforce development.
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50-State Comparison: Teacher Recruitment and Retention

This 50-State Comparison will help policymakers understand how their state compares to others on key recruitment and retention policies.
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Initiatives

While covering the full spectrum of education policy, Education Commission of the States dives deeply into key issues impacting all states.

Vital Signs

Explore the nation’s most comprehensive state-by-state data on STEM education.
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Strong Start to Finish

California Community Colleges join Strong Start to Finish initiative. Now impacting nearly 3.7 million students across five states, the initiative supports systems and institutions to bring to scale English and math evidence-based policies and practices that boost college graduation.
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Arts Education Partnership

The Arts Education Partnership is dedicated to securing a high-quality arts education for every young person in America.
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