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Curriculum That Counts
Authors in this issue of the Standard draw lessons from a spectrum of state policies that are being used to increase the adoption of high-quality curriculum.
read moreState Policy to Support Early Literacy Success
After recent NAEP scores highlighted low reading proficiency among students in the U.S., many states are looking to science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction to bolster their state policies to better prepare young children on how to read. State boards of education have the opportunity to ask questions and support policies that ensure all […]
read moreReimagining High School: The Role for State Leadership
This webinar will explore what it takes to redesign a high school and how state policy can catalyze—or hinder—transformation at scale.
read moreNASBE Analysis Highlights Massachusetts and Georgia’s Effort to Advance Dyslexia Screening and Intervention
Early identification and effective, targeted reading intervention are critical to these students’ long-term success, the analysis notes.
read moreGeorgia and Massachusetts Advance Dyslexia Screening and Intervention
State boards can advocate for more young children to be screened for dyslexia and ensure that identified students receive effective interventions, as those in Massachusetts and Georgia have done.
read moreStudent Voice: Hands-On Learning in a Technology-Focused World
A balanced education can help every student achieve the greatest possible success.
read moreA New Architecture for High School Learning
State leaders should retire the Carnegie unit and open the door for high school designs that ensure learning is engaging, relevant, experiential, and competency based.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Diving Deep into What Makes an Amazing High School
There are wonderful, student-centric high schools in every state. My advice is to find them, visit, and probe into what they are doing well.
read moreHigh Schools That Matter
This issue of The Standard reimagines the high school experience, illuminating the data, policy reforms, and engagement with students, families, and educators that must align to make redesign possible.
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