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Developing Effective Principals: What Kind of Learning Matters?


High-quality principal development is linked to better outcomes for principals, teachers, and students, but access to it varies by state and school poverty levels. Changes in public policy could help fix that, according to this research commissioned by The Wallace Foundation.






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Six Questions to Advance Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship

Adolescents consume a lot of screen media, which exposes them to potentially harmful media messages that impacts their physical, mental, and social well-being. Read how some states are equipping students with skills to navigate a complex media landscape.
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Strengthening the Principal Pipeline through State Leadership Academies

Missouri, Delaware, and North Carolina have developed evidence-based professional learning for current and prospective school leaders to increase their effectiveness and reduce turnover.
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What Role Do States Play in Selecting K-12 Textbooks?

A network of states move the needle on quality without usurping local control.

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