Joseph (Joey) Hedger supports the writing, editing, and production of NASBE’s publications, including the State Education Standard. He also works on the health and wellness and early childhood education policy areas, staffs NASBE’s Public Education Positions Committee, and has written on topics such as early literacy, lead in drinking water, and substance abuse. Previously, he was assistant editor at the American Correctional Association, where he edited its magazine Corrections Today and wrote on correctional programs and practices. Born and raised in Florida, Hedger moved to Virginia after receiving a bachelor’s degree in English from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Latest Contributions
New State Strategic Plans Zero In on Learning Recovery
By Joseph Hedger and Valerie NorvilleThis NASBE analysis looks at 49 state strategic plans and finds many target learning recovery and other pandemic-related education issues.
Strengthening the Principal Pipeline through State Leadership Academies
By Joseph HedgerMissouri, Delaware, and North Carolina have developed evidence-based professional learning for current and prospective school leaders to increase their effectiveness and reduce turnover.
Early Literacy Work Group
By Joseph HedgerNASBE formed the Early Literacy Work Group so that state board members and staff can learn from national experts about early-literacy trends and research and from other states that have employed effective policies and practices to increase young children’s reading success.
Empowering Families to Improve Youth Mental Health
By Celina Pierrottet and Joseph HedgerState education leaders can foster children’s mental health by increasing families’ preparedness and awareness of available resources and activities.
Beyond Testing for Lead in Drinking Water: Implications for Funding
By Joseph HedgerWhile most states encourage or require schools to test for lead in drinking water, funding to sustain remediation lags—despite significant federal grants designed to boost those efforts.