Joseph (Joey) Hedger, associate editor, assists in the writing, editing, and production of NASBE’s reports and the State Education Standard. 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. He also coordinated social media content for the admissions department and served as senior editor of the literary journal, Living Waters Review.
Latest Contributions
NASBE Policy Update Featured in Education Dive
By Joseph HedgerEducation Dive covers NASBE’s recent policy update on state school reopening plans.
States Make Plans for Reopening
By Joseph HedgerIn anticipation of the 2020–21 school year, states have been creating and updating guidance for district and school reopening plans. Several trends emerge.
Continued Learning during COVID-19
By Joseph HedgerStates are issuing guidance with an eye toward equity to help schools implement continuous learning for all students and adapt to a variety of needs and circumstances amidst widespread school closures from COVID-19.
Kansas State Board Confronts Youth Vaping
By Joseph HedgerThe usage of vaping products among middle school students has increased at alarming rates. Federal and state policymakers are addressing this crisis, including in Kansas, where the state board of education acted quickly to engage stakeholders on curbing youth vaping.
Tackling the Lack of School-Based Lead Testing
By Joseph HedgerThis NASBE analysis explores why many school districts are not testing for lead and how state policymakers can take active measures to change that.