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Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives in service to their country and honor the sacrifice they made. We are grateful today and always.

"From high school students to individuals changing careers, the new TEACH Maryland platform will help aspiring educators explore the teaching profession and find the right path for them." Read more about #Maryland's efforts to strengthen the teacher pipeline! baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/maryla…

What’s shaping education policy across the country in 2026? Host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins breaks down the proposals, priorities and momentum shaping education across the country as states wrap up. shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

#California SB 1067 has passed the Senate! This bill would implement early math screening and intervention for CA students, a big step in improving math education across the state. It now heads to the Assembly Education Committee! #MathMatters

Great news out of #Ohio ➡️ Sen. Kyle Koehler's SB 328 passed the Senate today! This bill would set Ohio students up for success by giving them the tools and information they need as they choose a career path. Now onto the House! @senator_koehler #PathwaysMatter

Earlier this week, our Legislative Director of the Midwest, Michael Chartier, had the opportunity to attend the bill signing of Iowa HB 2754 by Gov. Kim Reynolds. This new law creates a revolving loan program fund for charter schools, creates a second application window for ESA students, adds a second charter school authorizer through the University of Northern Iowa and allows charter school student to participate in extracurricular activities through their local public school districts. All of these enhancements work together to strengthen school choice for families across the state!

Thank you, #Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor), for signing HB 2754 earlier this week. This new law improves charter school funding, empowers educators and will help ensure families have high-quality choices. #SchoolChoice #NCSW #IAleg iowapublicradio.org/state-governme…

Great news out of #Oklahoma! @GovStitt has signed HB3705, which strengthens #schoolchoice by increasing funding for the state's private school tax credit program. Read more: koco.com/article/gov-ke…

Ben Zumbahlen, the Legislative Director for the Coastal Atlantic, testified during the North Carolina Senate Education Committee hearing earlier this week in support of SB 1044, the Foundational Math Act. This comprehensive math policy would implement early screenings and individualized support for students, the use of high-quality instructional materials and require a 60-minute minimum of daily math instruction. carolinajournal.com/nc-senate-bill…

#Alabama's new CHEER Act ties college funding to outcomes like degree completion, job placement and wages. This week on Statehouse Spotlights, host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins sits down with @SenatorAOrr to break down what this shift means for students, institutions and the state's workforce. #ALleg shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

#Pennsylvania made a strong start on early literacy last year. Now comes the hard part: sustained investment and real implementation. AshleyDeMauro Mullins breaks down what's at stake for PA students. #PAleg readingeagle.com/2026/05/07/tim…

Congrats to Senator Mike Reese passing Senate Bill 482 providing Career Coaches to students as early as Middle School to properly plan classes to achieve their academic goals. #lalege

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, and states across the country are advancing real strategies to recruit, support and retain great teachers. Host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins breaks down the national momentum in this week's Quick Update episode of Statehouse Spotlights. shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

#Utah had a big 2026 legislative session for education. From literacy reforms and ESA expansions to stronger college and career pathways, lawmakers passed meaningful policies for students, families and teachers statewide. Read the full breakdown: excelinedinaction.org/2026/04/30/uta… #UTpol

#Oklahoma just launched its brand new portal Oklahoma School Choice Hub, which was designed to help families explore all of their education options and find the school that is the best fit for their student. #OKleg #SchoolChoiceMatters koco.com/article/oklaho…

#Oklahoma @GovStitt signed HB 3372 into law, which establishes a revolving loan fund that would help charter schools obtain financing for facilities-related costs, strengthening funding for charter schools across the state! #OKleg kswo.com/2026/05/06/sti…

#Oklahoma SB 201, which would increase the minimum teacher salary in the state, now heads to @GovStitt for signing. Great to see #OK supporting educators during #TeacherAppreciationWeek! oklahomavoice.com/briefs/bill-hi…

More than 40,000 #Arizona high school students are graduating from career and technical education programs this year! CTE programs offer students the opportunity to develop a strong academic foundation and valuable, real-world technical skills while they are still in high school. #PathwaysMatter ktar.com/arizona-educat…