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States Find Innovative Ways to Fund and Sustain Testing for Lead in Water at School

Alexandria, VA — 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. According to a new NASBE analysis, several states are overcoming this barrier by using innovative funding streams and communicating effectively with the public about test […]


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States Can Strengthen Principal Preparation through Internships

Alexandria, VA—Eighteen percent of principals leave their posts annually, largely citing inadequate preparation as a key reason for leaving. Yet, principal preparation programs have been slow to keep up with the changing demands of the profession. In the same way investing in teacher apprenticeship programs helps address teacher shortages, strengthening principal preparation through principal internships […]