The Standard - Article

For many, the pandemic has been just one of a host of barriers to a high-quality education.

California, Connecticut, and Texas broaden their elective offerings.

State board tees up a revision process and standards characterized by civic engagement and cultural responsiveness.

Pandemic or no, states ought to press for better technology for personalized learning and making staff and students safer.

States are adopting a range of policies to personalize student learning and move away from seat-time rules.

Schools opt to change their approaches to learning and see gains in adaptability.

Data about system performance will continue to lie at the heart of school improvement.

State Policymakers can help clear away the rubble that impedes vibrant reform.