States such as Georgia, New York, Utah, and others have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty" by expanding access to free menstrual products in schools.
To improve literacy, states should invest in comprehensive supports for teachers to equip them to deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction.
To equip and retain more high-quality school leaders, states can encourage principal internships as a key part of preparation.
Mortality rates from overdose in adolescents rose by 94 percent in 2020, largely due to illicit fentanyl.
In 2022, voters across the U.S. elected 28 new state board members and nine new governors.
School-based health services (SBHS) are a powerful, yet underused strategy to expand equitable healthcare to students.
State boards of education should champion education support professionals as partners in improving school climate.
With newly available federal infrastructure funding, states can direct resources toward school facilities with the most need.