A new legislative session brings policymakers another opportunity to examine their state’s education policy landscape. How can education leaders better support students, families and teachers in these unprecedented times?
January 11, 2022
Blog Post
K-12, Postsecondary
Nationwide
Governance
A media organization requested information on state textbook adoption policies. Our response includes a review of state statues related to textbook adoption. To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State…
January 1, 2022
State Information Request
Students & Families
Although many state responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have come via governors’ executive orders and state education agency guidance, this Policy Snapshot captures legislative examples from 17 states that address interrupted instruction.
October 7, 2021
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12
AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, KY, LA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA
Accountability, Assessment, Safety, Students & Families, Transitions
A state board of education staff member asked about teacher starting salaries. Our response includes links to example state teacher salary schedules and more detailed information on salary thresholds and…
August 13, 2021
State Information Request
K-12
AK, AL, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV
Finance, Teachers & Leaders
A state board of education staff member asked for information about changes to graduation requirements. Our response includes summarized relevant legislation related to graduation requirements. This summary covers legislation enacted…
May 28, 2021
State Information Request
High School
AL, AZ, FL, ID, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, ND, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
Standards & Curriculum, Transitions