state policy Archives

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.

Oct. 7, 2021

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

Policy Report

AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, KY, LA, MD, NC, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA

Accountability, Assessment, Safety, Student Learning, Students & Families, Transitions

States Explore Solutions to Learning Loss and Equitable Transitions

In the year since the pandemic brought the country to a halt, state policymakers faced challenges transitioning to a remote work and schooling environment and began to lay the groundwork […]

March 15, 2021

K-12, Postsecondary

Blog Post

IL, MN, TN

School Readiness, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Transitions

4 Education Policy Tools to Use in 2021

A new legislative session brings policymakers another opportunity to examine their state’s education policy landscape. How can education leaders better support students, families and teachers in these unprecedented times? What […]

Jan. 11, 2021

State Workforce Development Policies

This Policy Snapshot captures state legislative activity in 2020 concerning workforce development. Drawing on 308 bills introduced in 41 states and the District of Columbia, it identifies four trends in […]

Nov. 30, 2020

High School, Postsecondary

Policy Report

CO, DE, GA, IN, KY, MI, MS, NE, OH

Funding, Governance, Transitions, Workforce Development

Trends in State Pre-K Policies

This Policy Outline explores 62 state pre-K programs for eligibility and instructional hour requirements, chronic absenteeism policies and governmental oversight. Download

June 10, 2020

Early Education (P-3)

Policy Report

AR, CT, IL

Accountability, Attendance, Early Care and Education, Governance, Students & Families

State Information Request: The Arts and School Choice – State Policies

Two federal organizations asked what, if any, state polices exist that connect arts education and school choice? Our response provides examples of state policies regarding authorizer approval preference, charter school […]

Jan. 16, 2019

K-12

State Information Request

Arts, School Choice

K-3 Policymakers' Guide to Action: Making the early years count

This special report draws upon the expertise of 12 early learning experts convened by Education Commission of the States and captures policy ideas and insights on issues affecting the quality […]

Nov. 22, 2016

Early Education (P-3), K-12

Policy Report

IL, SC

Accountability, Assessment, Attendance, Funding, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teaching Profession, Transitions

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Interrupted Instruction

States Explore Solutions to Learning Loss and Equitable Transitions

4 Education Policy Tools to Use in 2021

State Workforce Development Policies

Trends in State Pre-K Policies

State Information Request: The Arts and School Choice – State Policies

K-3 Policymakers' Guide to Action: Making the early years count