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State Data Can Help Address Arts Ed Needs During and After the Pandemic

When the National Endowment for the Arts and Education Commission of the States conceived of this toolkit on arts education data more than two years ago, we never dreamed that […]

Aug. 14, 2020

K-12

Blog Post

Nationwide

Arts

Adjusting to a New 'Normal' in Education

Now that many school and district buildings are closed, state leaders, educators and in some cases, business leaders are looking at how best to provide continuity of education and support […]

March 26, 2020

Early Education (P-3), K-12, Postsecondary

Blog Post

CO, IL, NH, TN, VA

Empowering the Next Wave of Female Leaders

Over the last decade, women have made great strides in state leadership positions — and in particular, positions of power related to education policy. Currently, women lead nine states as […]

March 9, 2020

K-12, Postsecondary

Blog Post

AL, CA, ID, LA, MO, NV

Governance

The 6 Education Policy Topics You’ll See in 2020

While 2020 is inherently a big election year because it includes a presidential race, it is also a big election year for states: 11 states (plus American Samoa and Puerto […]

Jan. 27, 2020

Blog Post

AS, DC, PR

What We’re Thankful for This Year

It’s the season of gratitude — the time to reflect and celebrate, to give back and to count our successes. This year has been full of promising work, strong connections […]

Nov. 20, 2019

Blog Post

ID, MO, PA

What to Expect in the 2019 Elections

Although 2019 is an odd year in the election cycle, it holds importance for at least six states, where voters will elect new leaders who will have an impact on […]

Oct. 16, 2019

K-12, Postsecondary

Blog Post

CO, KY, LA, MS, NE, NJ, TX, VA, WA

Governance

Connecting Education to the Workforce

Researchers project that 85% of the jobs that will comprise the workforce in 2030 don’t currently exist today. Developing a workforce that will not only thrive in this unknown, but […]

Sept. 19, 2019

Postsecondary

Blog Post

DC, GA, IA, IN, ME, TX, UT

Transitions

We’re Here to Support Your Efforts to Improve School Safety

So far in 2019, there have been 14 school shootings. I think we can all agree that one school shooting is too many. As students across the country return to […]

Aug. 8, 2019

K-12, Postsecondary

Blog Post

Safety

AEP: Linking Practice With Policy to Integrate the Arts

Embarking on its 25th year (and fifth year at Education Commission of the States), the Arts Education Partnership continues to serve as the nation’s hub for individuals and organizations committed […]

July 16, 2019

Blog Post

Strong Start to Finish: Connecting and Collaborating to Improve Student Success

“Strong Start to Finish enables colleges to think deeply about their structure and the experiences they are designing for students to help them achieve the goals they set for themselves. […]

June 12, 2019

Postsecondary

Blog Post

AR, CA, GA, NY, OH