2021 Elections May Prompt Changes in State Education Leadership
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…
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Interrupted Instruction
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.
American Rescue Plan Funds Can Support Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education
Young children with disabilities and developmental delays experienced unique hardships during the pandemic, including a significant decline in access to early childhood special education services (ECSE). In the first three months of the pandemic, 40% of parents of children who receive ECSE reported that their children were not receiving…
A Systems Focus to Improve School Readiness
This Special Report looks at the malleable and transformative components of educational and health considerations (and their intersections) as they impact school readiness. It provides examples of innovative state programs and policies, highlights new federal financial supports and closes with state-level policy takeaways.
Early Care and Education Governance
This Policy Outline provides examples of innovative practices from around the country, as well as a key set of questions for state leaders to consider.