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Setting Ed Tech and AI Policy for Young Children
Thirty-seven states have AI guidance for schools, but kindergarten rarely gets attention, and pre-K is left out altogether.Preparing Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools
By better aligning principal preparation, licensure, and support systems, state boards of education can unlock the potential of innovative high school models.
States Elevate Math, Career Education in New Round of Strategic Plans
In 2025–26, 18 states adopted or revised a strategic plan for education.
Leaders Back Statewide Plans to Improve Math Learning
Leading states have been launching or expanding plans to bolster students’ math learning.
States Take Next Steps on Governing AI Use in Schools
In 2026, state boards of education are likely to move beyond issuing AI guidance and toward monitoring implementation and possibly developing policies.
States Start Up Registered Principal Apprenticeships
A handful of states have been launching federally registered apprenticeships to better prepare new principals, remove barriers to entering the profession, and combat turnover.
Advancing High Schoolers’ Financial Literacy
Forty-one states now require personal finance education for graduation. This analysis examines state financial literacy approaches and key drivers for success.
Curbing Cell Phone Use in Classrooms
State boards are well positioned to create guardrails to help school districts make informed decisions on cell phone policies.
Gauging the Impact of Funds for Students Experiencing Homelessness
State boards can help drive improvements in programs serving students in unstable housing and ensure effective implementation.