Education Commission of the States

It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our former colleague and leader, John Theodore “Ted” Sanders, who served as President of Education Commission of the States from 2000 to 2005. Ted made many remarkable contributions to Education Commission of the States and to our nation through his esteemed roles that include teacher, chief state school officer, university president and acting U.S. Secretary of Education. His dedication and visionary leadership profoundly shaped the landscape of education policy. As President of Education Commission of the States, Ted’s unwavering commitment to improving education outcomes was especially evident in his support to state education policymakers and our partners. His tireless efforts to promote innovative policies and foster collaborative partnerships set a high standard for excellence and integrity in education. Under his leadership, the Commission not only navigated complex challenges but also seized opportunities to drive meaningful change. Ted’s insights and strategic foresight left an indelible mark on education reform, benefiting countless learners and educators across the nation. As we share our condolences, we also celebrate Ted’s legacy of passion, perseverance and profound impact. We extend our sincerest appreciation for his years of dedicated service and his inspiring commitment to a brighter future for education.

Our colleagues at Arts Education Partnership’s #AEPAC2024 is going strong in #Pittsburgh! Follow their page to keep up with this amazing event! #ArtsEducation #EducationPolicy

There's only one week left to register for our September Partnering for Success #webinar with Renaissance Learning! Be sure you join us on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. MDT! Register here: https://ow.ly/HmA750T7AqJ #EducationPolicy #EnglishLearners #Schools

I'm extremely proud of our Strong Start to Finish team at Education Commission of the States for their contribution of catalyzing this proof point in such a short time frame. Join in this webinar to learn about it and reach out to us to join the reformation of remedial education.

Are you interested in learning about the state of #DevelopmentalEducation reform? Join FutureEd at Georgetown and the the HEA Group for their #webinar on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will feature Strong Start to Finish partners Tristan Denley with the Louisiana Board of Regents, Amy Getz with WestEd, Melinda Karp with Phase Two Advisory and Brandon Protas with Complete College America. Register using this link: https://ow.ly/4Iuj50Tk7ou

Hey network! In partnership with?Renaissance Learning and Salem-Keizer School District (Oregon), we will be presenting next Wednesday at 2:00 PM to the Education Commission of the States. This is an organization that organizes educational sessions for policy and law makers. If you are interested in attending virtually for this session on Strategies to Empower Multilingual Learners, you can sign up below. We are hopeful that this session will help inform policy makers on the unique celebrations and challenges to support multilingual learners. Have a great day,

Our 2025 award nomination window is open! Do you know an individual, state or organization that has made positive impact on public education? Submit a nomination for them by Oct. 11! Learn more: https://ow.ly/IIsV50Ths76

ICYMI: The Accelerate State Tutoring Fellowship, a partnership with Education Commission of the States, will foster collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise among state tutoring program leaders representing a range of geographic regions and backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/ePNfcPDC

Remember to register for our next Partnering for Success #webinar in collaboration with Renaissance Learning on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. MDT! Register here: https://ow.ly/HmA750T7AqJ #EducationPolicy #EnglishLearners #Schools

As part of our Chair’s Initiative on Improving Education Access for Justice-Impacted Individuals, Madeleine Kriech and Deven Scott on our State Relations Team traveled to #Kansas this week to experience the education opportunities being provided students experiencing incarceration. We had the chance to engage with faculty, staff and students to hear about the value of these programs to future success — and also participated in welding and accounting classes! Thank you, Zach V., Cris Fanning, Ph.D. and the entire team at the Lansing Correctional Facility. We look forward to continuing to elevate your work as a model for other states! If you'd like to learn more about our Chair's Initiative, see our latest resource on financial aid barriers for students impacted by the justice system by using this link: https://ow.ly/r2Sp50Tb4SV