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This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're taking a look back at our Leading the Way Video Series featuring state education leaders in Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina and North Carolina as they discuss the policies shaping teacher support in their states. If you missed this insightful series, now is the perfect time to dive back in: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #TeacherAppreciationWeek

ICYMI ➡️ Students are pursuing career pathways. Employers are looking for prepared talent. So why does the gap persist? Our recent blog explores how intermediaries bridge education and industry, and the policy levers that help them do it at scale. ⤵️ excelined.org/2026/04/22/int…

New Episode: “The Future of Homeschooling: ESAs, Policies and Freedoms” on the Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast. This episode features our Senior Policy Director for Education Choice, @bendegrow, on the continued expansion of ESAs and the importance of balancing flexibility with accountability in policy design. #schoolchoice youtube.com/watch?v=SUrcHS…

📣 New report out of Delaware finds career pathway programs can support strong postsecondary enrollment and employment outcomes when they are intentionally aligned to labor market demand and paired with robust work-based learning experiences. Give it a read ➡️ rodelde.org/wp-content/upl…

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Senior Policy Director for Math, Lindsey Henderson, had the opportunity to testify during Alaska's House Education Committee hearing yesterday. She presented ExcelinEd's Comprehensive Math Model Policy and Fundamental Principles, and walked through how these work together to strengthen students' math skills and improve outcomes.

What does a strong school accountability system actually include? ExcelinEd's recent video series with Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D., walks through the indicators, data and design principles that drive real student outcomes. excelined.org/2026/04/02/sch…

ExcelinEd's Managing Director of Policy, Adriana Harrington, will be a panelist at SCORE's Future Forward Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, exploring policies that can work together to create stronger education-to-career pathways for students. Learn more here: tnscore.org/what-we-do/eve… #FutureForwardTN

More on Nevada's North Star Summit, where Senior Policy Director Nathan Oakley presented on PathwaysMatter.org and how Nevada can use data to support and strengthen college & career pathways for its students. Thank you again to Opportunity 180, 50CAN, Battleborn Kids Matter, Asm. Erica Mosca and the Vegas Chamber for this opportunity. lasvegassun.com/news/2026/apr/…

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Senior Policy Director Nathan Oakley had the opportunity to speak at Nevada’s North Star Summit earlier today, hosted by @opportunity180, @FiftyCAN & @NVKidsMatter. He presented on PathwaysMatter.org and sat on a panel alongside Asm. @EricaMosca14 and @pmoradkhan from the @lvchamber. #PathwaysMatter

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Senior Policy Fellow, Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D., was invited to present at the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening State Assessment and Accountability Systems Convening last week. This event brought together 50 states to identify ways to improve State accountability systems in ways that are meaningful for parents and educators. We're grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this important discussion!

Not all accountability systems are created equal. Some obscure the truth. Some drive real improvement. ExcelinEd's new video series breaks down the difference and what policymakers can do about it. excelined.org/2026/04/02/sch…

ExcelinEd CEO Patricia Levesque sat down with Philanthropy Roundtable to talk about the state of education reform in 2026, from early literacy and math gains to AI in the classroom and the challenges of turning good policy into lasting results. Read it now ⤵️ philanthropyroundtable.org/foundations-fo…

What math policies are states prioritizing in 2026? From guaranteed access to advanced math to evidence-based professional development, the trends are clear. Explore ExcelinEd's Math Matters playbook this National Mathematics & Statistics Month: mathmatters.org #MathMatters

"However, if state leaders are serious about improving outcomes for students, they need to make sure their policy plates are filled with the right solutions. Accountability is the broccoli on that plate. It may not be the first thing you reach for. You might not want to go back for seconds. But despite what my dad used to say, you need to eat it." Read Gov. @JebBush's latest op-ed on the importance of school accountability now: the74million.org/article/accoun…

The ExcelinEd Literacy team had a great time hosting the Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching Training of Teachers event in Cleveland, Ohio earlier this week, bringing together participants from 20 states nationwide! (Pictured: Cohort 2)

ExcelinEd's Senior Policy Fellow Dr. @kymyona_burk will join a panel of policy leaders for @AEI's upcoming webinar, "What Can We Learn from the 'Mississippi Marathon'?" on Monday, April 27 from 4:00 to 5:15 PM ET. The discussion will explore how Mississippi moved from 49th to 9th in 4th-grade reading on NAEP since 2013, with low-income students now outperforming those in every other state, and what other states can take away from that journey. Learn more or RSVP: aei.org/events/what-ca…

Strong math skills open doors. This National Mathematics & Statistics Month, explore the evidence-based policies helping students build the foundation they need for lifelong success. Dive into ExcelinEd's Math Matters playbook: mathmatters.org #MathMatters

What Michigan Can Learn About Reading From Mississippi x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

.@ChadAldeman: Nationwide, states' high school graduation rates far exceed the percentage of their students who are proficient in math, by up to 50 points buff.ly/QCzmrpQ

What belongs in a school rating system? What is a "honesty gap" — and why does it matter? ExcelinEd's new accountability video series with Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D., answers these questions and more. Start watching now: excelined.org/2026/04/02/sch…