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Georgia’s new education-to-workforce strategy strengthens pathways, improves data coordination and expands opportunities that lead to real skills and strong futures for all Georgians. Read our full statement: #GAleg excelinedinaction.org/2026/03/19/geo…

Three years after #Arkansas passed the LEARNS Act, the early results are encouraging. More students have access to educational choice, proficiency scores are up and teachers are being better supported and rewarded. ExcelinEd in Action Chairman Gov. @JebBush breaks it all down in his latest op-ed. pbcommercial.com/news/2026/mar/…

This week on Statehouse Spotlights, host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins talks with Iowa Sen. Jesse Green about how Iowa is putting education choice into action, from its new universal Education Savings Account program to stronger charter school policies that open doors for more students and families. If you work in education policy or school choice, this is a conversation you won't want to miss ➡️ shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a… #IAleg

With the Education and Workforce Strategy Act receiving final passage, we've taken another major step in aligning our education system with the demands of today's job opportunities. Thank you to our legislative partners who supported this effort to ensure every Georgia student is prepared for success!

Thank you @wvgovernor Patrick Morrisey for signing a budget that fully funds the Hope Scholarship with $300M, invests $6.4M in dual enrollment and provides a 3% pay raise for teachers. A strong win for West Virginia students and educators. lootpress.com/governor-morri…

What an exceptional opportunity for our students, teachers and parents as we partner to make reading literacy through the science of reading a priority in Missouri schools. HB 2872 passes the MO House 131 to 10! #moleg

What's driving K-12 education policy in 2026? We broke down governor priorities from State of the State addresses nationwide, from distraction-free classrooms to education funding reform. Full recap here: excelinedinaction.org/2026/02/27/k-1…

#Oklahoma Rep. Rob Hall’s HB 3372 passed its third reading in the House and now heads to the Senate! The bill would help #OK charter schools access more favorable financing for facility costs. #OKleg

#Missouri Rep. Cathy Loy’s HB 2872 passed the third reading on the House Floor and now heads to the Senate. The bill would set a third-grade promotion gate and eliminate harmful three-cueing instruction from educator preparation programs, a big step towards strengthening literacy policy in the state! #MOLeg @CJheartart

Education Freedom Scholarships are delivering school choice to thousands of TN students. Still, there are nearly three applicants for every seat. We should change that by doubling available scholarships to 40,000 this year, creating greater opportunity for TN families.

The 2026 legislative season is reaching its first critical milestones. In this week's Quick Update, host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins breaks down the first major committee and floor deadlines, covering which education bills are advancing and what to watch as states move deeper into session. A timely listen for anyone following state education policy. shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

The Utah Legislature has advanced a strong package of education reforms that improve literacy, strengthen the teacher pipeline, expand pathways from high school to college and careers and improve school choice. Read our full statement: #utleg excelinedinaction.org/2026/03/10/uta…

#Ohio continues to lead on literacy. @GovMikeDeWine's commitment to the science of reading ensures educators are equipped with the tools they need to help students become confident readers.

Thank you, Sen. Ann Millner & Rep. Karen Peterson, for your years of tireless work on behalf of #Utah students. Your leadership has shaped stronger schools & better opportunities for families statewide. Wishing them both the very best as they move on to their next chapters!

A major win for New Mexico kids! Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB29 & SB37, boosting math and literacy instruction to support student success statewide.

Exciting news out of #Wyoming ➡️ @GovernorGordon signed SF 59 into law on Friday! This new policy ensures "students receive evidence-based reading instruction, along with early screeners, multi-tiered systems of support and interventions and individual reading plans for struggling readers." Read more: wyomingnews.com/news/local_new…

#Missouri Rep. Dane Diehl's HB 2710, which would establish an A-F School Report Card System, just passed the House! Thanks to @GovMikeKehoe, Rep. Diehl and state legislators for putting families first. #moleg #schoolaccountability

On the latest Statehouse Spotlights, host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins talks with Nathan Hoffman (@Milenatehoff) about how #Florida is prioritizing ROI accountability, workforce alignment and transparency so students can make informed decisions about their futures. Listen now! #PathwaysMatter @AFloridaPromise shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

Wyoming lawmakers have passed legislation strengthening the state’s approach to early literacy. The policy prioritizes early identification of reading challenges, evidence-based instruction and clear communication with families. Read our full statement here: excelinedinaction.org/2026/03/05/wyo… #wylegis

Thank you to #Utah Sen. @LincolnFillmore for championing education this session! SB 85 would have expanded teacher performance incentives, and SB 119 would have aligned math and literacy instructional materials with Utah's core standards. We look forward to continuing this work to strengthen teacher, literacy and math policy in Utah!