“How and by whom are education policy decisions made in my state?” The answer to that question varies tremendously, depending on both state and education level. The answer also carries important implications for how policy is proposed and implemented and how programs are administered.
Our suite of resources on governance structures in early childhood, K-12 and postsecondary education aim to (1) make sense of the various state models that influence the policymaking process and (2) assist state leaders as they work within the governance systems to achieve their education goals.
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Policy Brief
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Early Education (P-3)High SchoolK-12Postsecondary
In this off-cycle year, few changes in education leadership were expected ahead of the Nov. 2 vote. However, results in the handful of states that held elections may shed light […]
Early Education (P-3)High SchoolK-12Postsecondary
It’s that time of year again — elections season! Since 2021 is an off-cycle year for most states, only a handful are conducting elections for key education leadership roles this […]
Early Education (P-3)K-12Postsecondary
The 2020 election included 11 gubernatorial races that resulted in two new governors. Because many governors appoint top education policy leaders in their states and often campaign on education issues, […]
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