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Sustaining Gains at the Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition
Better alignment in policy and practice can ensure that the skill boosts from pre-K persist throughout the elementary years.
read morePromoting Students’ Well-Being during the Transition to High School
Academic success in ninth grade requires supports for healthy social and emotional development.
read morePrioritizing the Measures of K-12 Success That Matter Most
State leaders can drive real system improvements by rewarding K-12 schools for helping students succeed after high school.
read moreFAFSA as a Pathway to Postsecondary Education
Learning from early adopters of universal FAFSA can help other states design and implement effective policies.
read moreSupporting Students in the Middle Grades
Academic success, engagement, attendance, and postsecondary preparation hinge on smooth transitions at the center of K-12.
read moreTransitions
State policymakers have a role in ensuring that schools work together to prepare students to transition well.
read moreHawaiʻi and Maryland Join NASBE’s Early Childhood Education State Network to Advance Early Learning
The Hawaiʻi and Maryland state boards of education join NASBE's Early Childhood Education (ECE) State Network.
read moreNew NASBE Analysis Highlights the Importance of Bilingual Education for All Students
State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by both supporting early learners who already speak a language other than English and expanding access to bilingual education for English-only speakers.
read moreImproving Bilingual Education for All Learners
State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by supporting dual language learners from an early age and expanding access for English-only speakers.
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