Education Commission of the States

Along with our newly updated 50-State Comparison on Early Care and Education #Governance, we have a new one-pager Policy Outline that provides examples of innovative practices and key questions for state leaders to consider. See our Policy Outline here: https://ow.ly/Uf5c50TFQIM #EarlyChildhood #EducationPolicy #Preschool

We just updated our 50-State Comparison on Early Care and Education #Governance! For this comparison Adrienne Fischer, senior policy analyst, and Matt Weyer, policy director, researched the policies and regulations that guide key components of agencies that oversee early care and education programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Explore our full 50-State Comparison here: https://ow.ly/iSHQ50TFOY0 #EarlyChildhood #EducationPolicy #Preschool

#ICYMI We released a new Student Assessment 101 Guide! Use this guide to answers key questions on the why, when and how of student assessments, offering insights into state and federal policies. Read the full guide and accompanying report here: https://ow.ly/sX0S50TyKCS #EducationPolicy #Assessment #StudentSuccess

Did you know that at least 36 states include chronic absenteeism in their accountability system? Or that at least 37 states and the District of Columbia include a measure of #College and #CareerReadiness in their accountability system? #ICYMI We updated our 50-State Comparison on School Accountability Systems earlier this week! Explore the full 50-State Comparison here: https://ow.ly/VkU650TyOiJ #EducationPolicy #Schools #Accountability

Yesterday, Accelerate launched its States Leading Recovery grants program, an initiative that provides #funding and strategic support to states seeking to advance academic recovery by integrating high-impact tutoring in their public schools during the 2025-26 school year. Governor’s offices, state education agencies and nonprofits in partnership with an SEA are eligible to apply for a $1,000,000 award to refine and grow high-dosage #tutoring programs or a $500,000 award to plan for and roll out high-dosage tutoring opportunities. Learn more about the program here: https://ow.ly/8iGP50TBxVj #EducationPolicy #Schools

A great resource to understand education accountability systems. Each state is unique but this is so helpful to understand how we are measuring the impact of schools on student learning.

#ICYMI We recently released a new guest post on the Ed Note blog from Ryan Reyna and Briana Falduti with Education Strategy Group! Read "7 Financial Aid Questions ofr State Leaders to Consider" here: https://ow.ly/7AKS50Tw7MR #EducationPolicy #FinancialAid #HigherEd

We just updated our 50-State Comparison on School Accountability Systems! Use this 50-State Comparison for comprehensive information on state systems for federal accountability — as captured in state ESSA plans and state education agency resources — and information on states that maintain a separate accountability system. Explore the full 50-State Comparison here: https://ow.ly/VkU650TyOiJ #EducationPolicy #Schools #Accountability

We just released a Student Assessment 101 Guide! Assessment systems provide key data for students, families, teachers and policymakers. Whether measuring academic proficiency, student readiness, or school accountability, assessments serve a variety of purposes throughout a student's education journey. The Student Assessment 101 Guide answers key questions on the why, when and how of student assessments, offering insights into state and federal policies. Read the full Assessment 101 and accompanying report here: https://ow.ly/sX0S50TyKCS #EducationPolicy #Assessment #StudentSuccess

Do you know an individual, state or organization that has made positive impact on public education? You still have two weeks to submit a nomination for our 2025 Education Commission of the States awards! Submit your nominations by Oct. 11! Submit here: https://ow.ly/BFJo50Tvi2b #EducationPolicy #Awards #NationalForum