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How states are rethinking instructional time and attendance policies in the COVID-19 era

COVID-19 and systemic racism have impacted and changed school systems. What does this look like and how can policymakers help?

Janelle Wood from the Black Mothers Forum talks with us about how policy can help empower communities of color and...

To allow the district to implement new learning-centric strategies effectively Mahtomedi Public Schools needs to remove barriers, including redefining instructional...

Nevada creates Blue Ribbon Commission to help re-imagine an education system that is future-ready, resilient, equitable and student-centered.

As part of our advocacy toolkit, learn strategies for using social media in advocating for personalized, competency-based learning.

As part of our advocacy toolkit, learn the strategy for calling your policymakers in advocating for personalized, competency-based learning.

Based off proposals to U.S. Department of Education, states continue to look to personalized, competency-based learning practices for more flexibility.

What possible futures does Anne Olson see in education policy, and what advocacy strategies can take us there? See her...

In response to the “patriotic education" Executive Order, we stress understanding our history, good and bad, to create a just,...

How Kansas is building on years of supporting innovation in education policy during COVID-19.

How can a simple change of phrase lead to a change in accountability systems? See how Utah implemented changes, all...

How can schools improve the high school to post-secondary transition during a pandemic? ECS released six briefs to help conceptualize.

What has COVID-19 taught us about how to build an adaptable and effective educator workforce?

COVID-19 elevated the importance of social-emotional learning. Now how do we center it in our education systems?

Did COVID-19 create an accountability pause or a reset? Lillian Pace explores traditional accountability methods and what will need to...

Are annual accountability assessments a thing of the past?

Kentucky is taking a thoughtful approach to address the connection between seat-time and funding.

Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra introduced the Idaho Mastery Education Framework to an audience of over 300.

What have states, such as Kentucky and Arkansas, been doing to ensure continuity of learning plans and flexibility in preparation...

States, such as Minnesota and Hawaii, have taken steps to strengthen human capital and infrastructure. How else can states ensure...