Policy Update
While 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.
Policy Update
To equip and retain more high-quality school leaders, states can encourage principal internships as a key part of preparation.
Policy Update
With newly available federal infrastructure funding, states can direct resources toward school facilities with the most need.
Power of the Question
There is an acute need for increased services, education, and supports for student mental health. Here are six questions to frame state board discussions on promoting student mental health.
Policy Update
States acted quickly to suspend end-of-year assessments and amend graduation requirements for high school seniors amid COVID-19. This policy update highlights trends in state guidance around graduation and grade advancement and how some are addressing inherent equity challenges.
The Standard - Article
Arts educators bring creativity and process expertise to their work on statewide accountability.