State policies meaningfully affect recruitment and retention.
Build a system that supports each student rather than a mythical average one.
The data point up a need for services that extend beyond the school year.
State boards can watch policies for red flags that hold students back.
State board tees up a revision process and standards characterized by civic engagement and cultural responsiveness.
California, Connecticut, and Texas broaden their elective offerings.
For many, the pandemic has been just one of a host of barriers to a high-quality education.
Decoupling where students receive education from where they live is key to undoing the system's racist roots.