This Education Trends report explores research on how the arts bolster the development of deeper learning skills, provides examples of programs that successfully increased access to the arts in education…
September 6, 2017
Policy Report
Arts, ESSA
This special report draws upon the expertise of 12 early learning experts convened by Education Commission of the States and captures policy ideas and insights on issues affecting the quality…
November 22, 2016
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3), K-12
IL, SC
Accountability, Assessment, Attendance, Finance, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
This report provides insight into key areas of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that have prompted questions and concerns from education leaders and policymakers as they prepare to implement this…
August 8, 2016
Policy Report
Accountability, Assessment, ESSA, Finance, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders
This report offers a framework for going beyond simply engaging stakeholders for input when creating a state plan for ESSA to collaborating with them to create shared goals and improved…
June 27, 2016
Policy Report
Accountability, ESSA, Governance, Students & Families
This report reviews the components of the term well-rounded education as used in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and explores potential opportunities for states to provide a well-rounded education…
June 22, 2016
Policy Report
ESSA, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families