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At the start of 2024, the Arts Education Partnership and Education Commission of the States brought together teams from California, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin to create a professional learning […]
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State leaders face complex decisions about how to allocate resources, improve program delivery, and ensure children receive the support they need to thrive. This has always been the case, but […]
Which policies and investments are most likely to advance individuals’ economic opportunities while strengthening state economies? Some states have begun adopting a critical tool for understanding this key relationship: […]
The coming years present opportunities for education policy as state leadership on education policy becomes more central than ever to student outcomes. Written 60 years ago, Education Commission of the […]
Students have a number of existing and emerging physical and mental health needs that require specific approaches, and schools play a key role in supporting student wellbeing. Health and wellness […]
Postsecondary education access has expanded across the nation, but many states still struggle to understand how credentials and degrees translate to meaningful employment outcomes. Nationally, only half of bachelor’s […]
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