Joseph (Joey) Hedger supports the writing, editing, and production of NASBE’s publications, including the State Education Standard. He also works on the health and wellness and early childhood education policy areas, staffs NASBE’s Public Education Positions Committee, and has written on topics such as early literacy, lead in drinking water, and substance abuse. Previously, he was assistant editor at the American Correctional Association, where he edited its magazine Corrections Today and wrote on correctional programs and practices. Born and raised in Florida, Hedger moved to Virginia after receiving a bachelor’s degree in English from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Latest Contributions
Supporting Principals in the Science of Reading
By Joseph HedgerState boards of education can deepen the impact of their literacy initiatives by ensuring that principals are equipped to implement schoolwide instructional changes.
Principal Collaborative
By Renée Rybak Lang and Joseph HedgerNASBE’s Principal Collaborative is a network of state board members with practitioner and policymaker experience in school leadership and who have shown keen interest in advancing principal work in their state.
Data Snapshot: Reserved Seats on State Boards
By Joseph HedgerTwenty-five states require a teacher and/or student member on their state board of education.
California Ramps Up Support for Community Schools
By Joseph Hedger and Celina PierrottetThe state bets big on a long-term strategy to marshal resources to help the neediest students and improve their schools.
State Education Elections in 2024 Yield Few Shifts
By Abigail Potts, Joseph Hedger and Naomi PorterVoters in nine states, three territories, and the District of Columbia elected 64 state board candidates.