Policy Update
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.
Policy Update
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.
The Standard - Column
The world has advanced so much, but the school system hasn't.
Policy Update
State boards of education should champion education support professionals as partners in improving school climate.
Policy Update
Analysis details how states, including Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina and others, are using COVID relief funds to help the early childhood workforce recover from the pandemic.
Policy Update
Several states are leveraging $800 million under the American Rescue Plan’s Homeless Children and Youth Program to better address the short- and long-term needs of students experiencing homelessness.
The Standard - Column
The state education ombudsman model that DC is using can be adapted in any state.
The Standard - Article
State board tees up a revision process and standards characterized by civic engagement and cultural responsiveness.
