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Early Education (P-3)High School K-12 Postsecondary Workforce

Nov. 6, 2025

How the 2025 Elections Set the Tone for Education Leadership

Off-year elections may have been fewer in number, but their impact on education policy is far-reaching. In New Jersey, Virginia and states with targeted initiatives, these races will shape education leadership appointments, funding decisions and legislative priorities. These contests also provide a critical […]

High School K-12

Oct. 30, 2025

Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools and Student Wellbeing

Mental health is complex, and, by various metrics, kids have not been alright. Some factors of youth mental health declines cited by policymakers are screen time, cell phone use and […]

Early Education (P-3)High School K-12 Postsecondary

Oct. 29, 2025

How States Respond to Natural Disasters

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, Louisiana, killing 1,833 people and causing $108 billion in damage. It devastated education in the region by destroying over 100 school buildings […]

Early Education (P-3)High School K-12 Postsecondary

Oct. 22, 2025

How States Prepare Schools for Natural Disasters

In January, destructive wildfires spread across Los Angeles — displacing approximately 150,000 residents and causing serious damage to homes, businesses and school buildings. Over eight months later, the city is […]

High School K-12

Oct. 15, 2025

Universal Internet Connectivity as a Foundation for Student Opportunity

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred unprecedented investment in digital access — connecting students to the internet, providing devices and expanding infrastructure in ways never seen before. With the end of many […]

Postsecondary

Oct. 7, 2025

How States Fund Public Colleges and Universities

Public colleges and universities rely heavily on state funding to operate and serve students. How that funding gets allocated to institutions varies widely across the country. A new 50-State Comparison […]

High School K-12

Oct. 1, 2025

Expanding Advanced Course Auto-Enrollment in Texas and Washington

Advanced coursework in high school provides students who excel academically with appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Research indicates that access to advanced coursework is associated with higher postsecondary enrollment, highlighting the […]

Postsecondary

Aug. 28, 2025

Developmental Education Reform Evolving from Pilots to Policy

What began as pilot programs and internal guidance on statewide developmental education reform policy is now being formalized through legislation and systemwide mandates. From 2021 to 2025, a growing […]

K-12 Workforce

Aug. 21, 2025

Understanding Teacher Retention Data Through Teacher Mobility

Across the U.S., research on teacher attrition carries varying definitions, approaches and results. In South Carolina, the education research consortium SC TEACHER is investigating state-specific data and localized nuances for […]

K-12

Aug. 19, 2025

The Role of High-Impact Tutoring for States and School Districts

Without federal emergency education funds, states likely will play a larger role in supporting high-impact tutoring in schools. State leaders may wonder why and how they can continue supporting student […]

High School K-12

Aug. 14, 2025

How States Can Maximize Their EdTech Vendor Relationships

Five years on from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts are inundated with digital applications and tools — thousands of them. The average number of edtech products used […]

High School K-12

Aug. 6, 2025

How States Can Invest in Entrepreneurship Education

In today’s fast-changing economy, young people need more than academic achievement to thrive. They need the skills, mindset and agency to navigate complex career landscapes and emerging technologies. As states […]

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How the 2025 Elections Set the Tone for Education Leadership

Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools and Student Wellbeing

How States Respond to Natural Disasters

How States Prepare Schools for Natural Disasters

Universal Internet Connectivity as a Foundation for Student Opportunity

How States Fund Public Colleges and Universities

Expanding Advanced Course Auto-Enrollment in Texas and Washington

Developmental Education Reform Evolving from Pilots to Policy

Understanding Teacher Retention Data Through Teacher Mobility

The Role of High-Impact Tutoring for States and School Districts

How States Can Maximize Their EdTech Vendor Relationships

How States Can Invest in Entrepreneurship Education