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Senior Policy Director for Math, Lindsey Henderson, is speaking at the upcoming 2026 NCSL Legislative Conference! She'll be sharing the actionable, evidence-based solutions from ExcelinEd's Math Matters framework that work together to support strong mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes. Learn more and register for the Summit here: ncsl.org/summit #MathMatters

Middle school literacy struggles don't start in middle school. Dr. Kymyona Burk (@kymyona_burk) joins The Science of Reading Podcast to talk about reaching adolescent readers before it's too late. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ado… @Amplify #ScienceofReading #EarlyLiteracy

More than two dozen states now require third-grade retention for struggling readers. Others are rolling those policies back. On Tuesday, ExcelinEd's Sonya Yates joins state leaders during Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's GLR Week to break down what's actually working. #GLRWeek2026 📅 July 28, 12:30pm ET ➡️ Learn more & register: leo.gradelevelreading.net/event/promotio…

High-quality math instruction starts with high-quality instructional materials. States can play a critical role by establishing transparent review processes, identifying evidence-based curricula and supporting effective implementation. Learn how states can put the best math materials in front of students: excelined.org/2026/06/23/how…

Texas' new PASS program offers $400 tutoring grants to third graders who didn't pass the STARR third-grade reading test. Families can use the funds for private tutoring or reading specialists. Applications open this fall. #txlege yhoo.it/4wutMPV

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we're grateful for the chance to work toward a future where a quality education is within reach for every child in every state. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday!

Yesterday, the Virginia Board of Education voted to maintain the current planned implementation of higher standards for student proficiency. Learn more ⬇️ about Virginia's efforts last year to raise the bar on student achievement. excelined.org/2025/09/25/vir…

“Arkansas students, teachers and school leaders deserve tremendous credit for the remarkable progress seen in this year’s math, English, and science results." excelined.org/2026/06/18/sta…

Great work! "Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, according to results from state tests released Wednesday..." msn.com/en-us/money/ge…

Explore the Commission on Purposeful Pathways' free, new online course, "Purposeful Pathways: From Vision to Action," and gain practical insights into how communities can design, implement, sustain and measure pathways that support long-term student success and economic mobility. Learn more: thetraininghub.strivetogether.org/learn/learning…

ExcelinEd's Ji Soo Song is moderating the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's webinar on technology-enhanced teaching and learning for K-5 students next Tuesday, June 16, from 3-4:30 PM ET. They'll be covering AI, digital safety and what educators and parents need to know now. Learn more & register here: leo.gradelevelreading.net/event/k-5-tech…

Congratulations to the talented 2026 Arts for Life! Award recipients! Learn more at artsforlifeaward.org

One week from today, ExcelinEd is hosting a conversation you won't want to miss. State leaders share how smart policy is creating purposeful, workforce-aligned pathways for every learner. Jun. 15 at 9:30 AM ET. Learn more & register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Lindsey Henderson, Senior Policy Director for Math, had the opportunity to present at the National Conference of State Legislatures Math Policy Academy in Austin, Texas, earlier this week! She spoke about the importance of sound, evidence-based math policies and shared the online resource MathMatters.org with attendees.

Ohio, Texas and other leading states are building learner-centered pathways that connect education to the workforce. Hear how on Jun. 15 with ExcelinEd, and learn what policy strategies are driving real results for students. Learn more & register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What can #Florida’s experience with education choice tell us about what comes next? Gov. @JebBush recently joined @michaelbhorn on The Future of Education podcast to discuss the policy shifts shaping the conversation. Listen to the full episode now: the74million.org/article/an-exp… #schoolchoice

30 years ago my mom founded one of the first microschools in Florida. Gov. @JebBush fought the early, contrarian battles to unlock that education for our family and millions of others. Quite a full-circle moment to sit down and discuss the state of US K-12 together:

Florida has become one of the clearest test cases for what happens when educational choice reaches real scale. In my recent conversation with former Governor @JebBush and Ryan @Delk of @Primer schools, what stood out to me was not just how much the landscape has changed over the last quarter century, but also which questions now matter most. A few takeaways: 1️⃣ The conversation has shifted from demand to supply - For years, the central policy push was about funding following students and giving families more options. Now, in places like Florida, a big question is whether enough new schools and models can emerge to meet that demand—especially low-cost, high-quality options.