How States Define Work-Based Learning

As policymakers, some of you may have a clear definition of each of the components that make up a quality work-based learning program, but...

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Making Sense of State Governance Structures in Postsecondary Education

We recently released a comprehensive set of resources related to state postsecondary governance structures. Given the complexity of the...

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Hidden No More: How States and Districts Are Helping K-12 Homeless Students

States and districts are finding avenues to assist homeless students, a population who struggles to be seen and whose numbers continue to...

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How Teachers Are Informing State Policy

If you want to know how best to meet the needs of students, start by asking a teacher. Teachers know what supports and strategies students...

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Understanding the Financial Wellness and Success of Foster Youth in College

Does financial wellness and literacy promote educational success? Many policymakers, practitioners and institutional leaders think so. A...

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When Medical Marijuana Meets School Drug Policy, What Can States Do?

States have historically prohibited the use or possession of marijuana on school grounds, but with the arrival of medical marijuana,...

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2018 Elections: Changes in State Education Leadership

UPDATED 11/19. This is one of two posts on the 2018 elections results. See the other post, “2018 Elections: Top Education Takeaways.”...

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Turning the Tide on Low-Performing Schools Through Strong Principals

In July, we interviewed two chief state school officers, Illinois State Superintendent Tony Smith and Mississippi State Superintendent...

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Common Recs From State School Security Task Forces

As states grapple with how to respond and address public concerns about school safety, many have opted to create a task force or study...

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Investing in Children Through the Arts

This guest post comes from Akua Kouyate-Tate, vice president of education at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, and Jamie...

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