From the findings, Education Commission of the States produced four case summaries that highlight potential connections between state policy efforts and equity. Each summary provides broad context about disparities affecting students, innovative state strategies, data connecting policy to student outcomes and promising future efforts.
September 20, 2023
Policy Report
K-12, Postsecondary
AR, CA, LA, NM
Finance, Safety, Student Health & Wellness, Student Learning, Transitions, Workforce Development
Elementary and secondary school construction — referred to here as capital school construction — is the nation’s second-largest capital investment for state and local governments. It is surpassed only by…
June 6, 2023
50-State Comparison
Finance, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
View individual state profiles on state k-3 policies by selecting a state below or view 50-State Comparisons on each data point.
June 6, 2023
Individual State Profile
Early Education (P-3), K-12
Nationwide
Accountability, Assessment, Attendance, Finance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
View individual state profiles on state k-3 policies by selecting a state below or view 50-State Comparisons on each data point.
June 2, 2023
Individual State Profile
Early Education (P-3), K-12
Nationwide
Accountability, Assessment, Attendance, Finance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding has provided a historic investment in public education. States have leveraged ESSER funding to support a number of innovative initiatives, including extended learning…
Finance