Postsecondary & Workforce

Connecting Computer Science Education to In-Demand Careers

Increasingly, students must be prepared for the workforce with technical skills, including computer science and digital literacy. One way...

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The U.S. Supreme Court Considers Student Debt Forgiveness

Today marks the beginning of oral arguments in the Department of Education v. Brown and Biden v. Nebraska Supreme Court cases. These two...

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How ECS Can Support You and Your State in 2023

A new year brings us new opportunities to share our in-depth education policy research that we provide here at Education Commission of the...

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2022 Election Outcomes and Implications for State Education Policy

With the dust settling on the 2022 election season, Education Commission of the States is here to analyze the state results. Races for...

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Meet the New Governors: Education Priorities of Governor-Elects

On Nov. 8, Americans in 36 states cast their ballots to elect their state governor. In eight of these races, no incumbent was on the ballot...

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The Current Landscape for Transgender Student Athletes

Over the past few years, champion athletes and transgender women Cece Telfer and Lia Thomas have elevated discussions about transgender...

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State Policies Impacting LGBTQIA+ Students in 2022

An estimated 22.5% of high schoolers across the country self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning, or other identity. In 2022,...

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2022 Elections Set to Have Outsized Impact on Education

The 2022 general elections could reshape the education landscape in much of the country as education issues continue to be a top priority...

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Leveraging the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to Build Future Workforce and Credential Opportunities

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a considerable investment in American infrastructure while recognizing the need...

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Policymakers Continue to Address Suicide Prevention in 2022

Last September, Education Commission of the States released a blog post recognizing National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and...

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