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The United States’ reputation for mathematical prowess, established during the 20th century, has fallen in recent decades. This week’s episode of Policy Changes Lives explores the critical challenges that have led to the national math crisis, as well as the innovative policies that can help fix it. Host Lindsey Henderson talks with Adam Ezring, Deputy Director of the Collaborative for Student Success about this alarming trend and the importance of implementing policies that prioritize rigorous standards, accountability and evidence-based instructional practices to ensure students are prepared for college and career success. They’ll also dive into the emerging concept of auto-enrollment in advanced math courses, a policy designed to automatically place eligible students into higher-level math classes. The episode is now streaming everywhere with podcasts. Listen now, or download for later, and get a behind-the-scenes look into the innovative policies critical for turning around math outcomes for students! 🎧 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTs49FGe

#EIE24 Keynote Announcement! United Kingdom's former Minister of Education Nick Gibb joins us to give reflections on transforming education and his ideas for keeping students achieving, including addressing what he calls the “new asbestos” in our classrooms.

#EIE24 Strategy Session Preview: three of this year's strategy sessions focus on school accountability, the rise of parent choice and how states are reimagining high school to prepare students for success. Learn how to tackle these pressing topics at the National Summit on Education. https://lnkd.in/gRVeZgie

ExcelinEd team members had a wonderful time at the 2024 PIE Network Summit last week, where Cara Stillings Candal, VP of Policy, sat on a panel about bridging the partisan divide (https://lnkd.in/g4TQxNkD). It was also shared that two coalitions that ExcelinEd is a member of won Eddie Awards for work supporting early literacy in Alabama and Massachusetts!

Nathan Hoffman, Senior Director for State Policy and Advocacy at ExcelinEd, spoke about the power of school choice on a panel at American Federation for Children’s Black Minds Matter Summit last week!

This week on Policy Changes Lives, student-centered funding is on the table. Matthew Joseph, Senior Policy Advisor at ExcelinEd, and David Mansouri, CEO and President of Tennessee SCORE, discuss the transformative potential of student-centered education funding. We invite you to listen to this critical conversation and share it with your network. Education funding can be complicated, but it’s also a key policy area that greatly impacts a state's educational landscape. By listening to Matthew and David’s thoughtful discussion, we hope you’ll gain new insights and a deeper understanding of how education can be improved through the strategic use of resources and funding. Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts! Listen now or on your commute tonight: https://lnkd.in/em2zaAAi

Preparing students for an AI-driven future starts with comprehensive data science education. Don’t forget to vote on the national framework in Data Science 4 for Everyone's #ChartTheCourse campaign and make #DS4Everyone! 🔗https://lnkd.in/ePerwH7V

The traditional American high school model is facing significant challenges, with rising absenteeism and low college readiness rates highlighting its limitations. States like Indiana, Colorado and Delaware are stepping up to the challenge and reimagining what the high school experience can look like. Schools like Chesterton High in Indiana are already implementing changes by integrating work-based learning opportunities such as internships and industry partnerships. These programs aim to provide students with real-world skills and exposure to various career pathways. As states like Colorado and Delaware introduce policies to support these transformations, the focus is shifting towards personalized learning experiences that cater to individual student career interests. This approach seeks to prepare students for a diverse range of post-secondary options, from college to vocational training and direct employment. Read Education Week's recent article to dive deeper into what these states are doing to set students up for future success.

Christy Hovanetz, ExcelinEd’s Senior Policy Fellow for Accountability, went on The National News Desk to talk about the harmful effects lowering state testing standards can have on students. She explains the purpose behind state assessments and how they provide educators and parents with solid information on how a student is doing. She also discusses how cutting these scores can have unintended consequences that lead to struggling students falling further behind. Watch the full interview using the link below!

This week on Policy Changes Lives, host Cara Stillings Candal, ExcelinEd’s VP of Policy, discusses teacher recruitment and retention with Catherine L. Truitt, the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction. Their conversation explores the nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed with qualified educators. Superintendent Truitt shares her insights on the challenges facing North Carolina’s teaching workforce and the innovative strategies she has championed to address these issues. Their discussion also highlights the significant impact of policies aimed at supporting teachers, the role of alternative certification routes, team teaching and more. Here’s a short clip from their conversation. Be sure to listen to the full episode to dive deeper into the ongoing efforts to improve teacher policies and strengthen the teacher pipeline across America. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Full episode link: https://lnkd.in/gHuWXXYh