How Connecticut’s Home Visit Program Improved Chronic Absenteeism

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have struggled to reengage students who are chronically absent from school. According to the...

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Connecticut Uses ESSER Funding to Evaluate Long-Term Investments

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding has provided a historic investment in public education. States have...

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State Bills Address Sexual Violence on College Campuses

Today is Denim Day — a yearly call during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to bring awareness to and prevent sexual assault, harassment and...

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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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States Address Period Poverty With Free Menstrual Products in Schools

An article by Medical News Today defines period poverty as a lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, waste...

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4 Ways States Are Using American Rescue Plan Funds

In the third school year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, state education leaders are using the unprecedented federal investment to...

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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...

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Robust Data Systems Help States Recover

States with robust statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS) are positioned to help support student learning during and after the...

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Early Care and Education: 2021 State Legislation Update

In recent years (think way back to pre-pandemic times), legislation concerning early education had been increasing steadily in number,...

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States Consider School Liability Protections

A host of issues have complicated school reopening plans, including liability concerns if students or staff are infected. This issue is...

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