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ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights

ExcelinEd in Action

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights is a weekly podcast that provides quick, timely updates about K-12 education legislation across the country. Hosted by the ExcelinEd in Action Advocacy team, we track and report on bills about several key student-centered policy areas, including early literacy, the teacher pipeline, school funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways. In a nutshell: The ExcelinEd in Action

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13:38

Quick Update: Early wins and surprises in legislative...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2025/02/06

In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, ExcelinEd in Action’s National Legislative Director Ashley Mullins kicks off the podcast’s revamped format for 2025. She delivers a quick, 15-minute update on key developments from state legislative sessions this week. Ashley highlights major wins for student-centered K-12 education policies, shares updates on key bills making waves across the states and discusses a few surprising turns as legislatures get to work. Tune in for insights into the policies

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34:06

K-12 education bills to watch in 2025 | Patricia...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, our National Legislative Director Ashley Mullins sits down with our Executive Director Patricia Levesque to discuss the most significant K-12 education bills to watch in 2025. This discussion highlights legislative trends shaping education across the country. That's a tall order, so we made it easy for our listeners. Scroll down to find timestamps for the education policy areas you might be interested in, along with the states we mention in each section. Timestamps:[4:15] – 📚 Early

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1:42

Statehouse Spotlights is back! Learn what’s NEW in...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2025/01/23

Welcome back, policy enthusiasts and education advocates! Statehouse Spotlights is returning for an exciting 2025 season. You don’t want to miss it.Ashley Mullins, ExcelinEd in Action’s National Legislative Director, is your host this season, and she will guide us through the education bills to watch throughout the legislative season. If you’re a new listener, our podcast is your go-to for the latest updates on K-12 education legislation across the country. Whether it’s funding, literacy, math,

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44:28

2024 Election Results: Governors on K-12 education,...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/11/12

Our hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins are back on the airwaves during the legislative off-season for a really special episode. They’re diving into the recent 2024 gubernatorial elections and exploring what newly elected and re-elected governors are planning for K-12 education. From rethinking school funding and math proficiency to tackling early literacy, career readiness, teacher retention, and even school phone policies, there’s a lot on the horizon.They walk through the education policy

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30:35

BONUS: Education policy wins you missed over summer...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/08/15

In this special bonus episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins provide an in-depth recap of the recent state legislative sessions that concluded in June and July. They will highlight key education policy changes and funding initiatives from several states.Join us as they dive into the specifics, discuss the implications of these new laws and what they mean for students, teachers and families.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss any future bonus episodes

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58:02

States we think will go big on education in 2025

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/06/06

This is the final episode of our 2024 season of Statehouse Spotlights! Thank you to our listeners for sticking with us through legislative sessions. In this episode, we look forward to 2025, highlighting the legislation to watch out for. Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins are joined by our team of legislative directors, who will offer their perspectives on the forthcoming policy initiatives and challenges in their respective regions. Then, ExcelinEd in Action’s Executive Director Patricia Levesque

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51:13

Education victories in the states from 2024

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/05/30

In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we take a comprehensive look at recent education victories and setbacks across the nation. From Arizona to Missouri, Mississippi to Virginia and beyond, we examinelegislative reforms, highlighting key bills and their potential impacts on education.Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins will tour the regions, highlighting states’ efforts toenhance literacy programs, expand school choice, improve college and career pathways and much more. They’ll also touch on

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50:25

Addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in schools...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/05/23

In this enlightening episode, we explore the transformative impact of AI in K-12 education, from personalized tutoring to reduced teacher workload.Our Executive Director, Patricia Levesque sits down with esteemed guest, Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and Khanmigo, to discuss the benefits and limitations of AI in the classroom and how states are incorporating the incredible potential of AI to advance learning.Khanmigo: Khan Academy's AI-powered teaching assistant & tutor -

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29:13

North and South Carolina: What’s Happening and What...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/05/16

In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins preview North Carolina's upcoming legislative session and discuss what to expect on the docket for education. They’ll also dig into the legislative agenda in South Carolina, highlighting key education policy initiatives.As North Carolina gears up for debates on public school funding, school choice and measures to enhance early literacy, this episode explores how the state aims to strengthen its education system and support

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38:54

What states are doing to keep and attract teachers to...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/05/09

On today’s episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tome Greene and Ashley Mullins discuss the concerning trends around teacher job satisfaction and what states are doing to address this issue.They’ll uncover the challenges educators face and highlight innovative strategies states are employing to improve job satisfaction, teacher morale and retention rates, including increasing pay, providing more support and resources, and implementing mentorship programs. They’ll also focus on policies that

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43:39

Defending charter schools from legislative attacks

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/05/02

Welcome to our latest episode of Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country.In today’s episode, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins delve into the ongoing challenge of defending charter schools from legislative attacks. With these attacks becoming more common and public opinion divided, our hosts explore the reasons why charter schools are under threat and the winning strategies state advocates have used to successfully protect them.In today's

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53:38

The fuss around "accredited schools" and school...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/04/25

Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins unravel the captivating debate surrounding private school accreditation and whether it should be required for them to participate in school choice programs.Tom and Ashley highlight the nuances of accreditation's role as a measure of quality in education. Is accreditation truly the gold standard, or are there alternative pathways to

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37:55

Startling statistics that should light lawmakers’...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/04/18

Welcome to a special episode of Statehouse Spotlights, and happy Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month! Our Advocacy Team leads Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins update on the latest education legislation movement for the week, then highlight four key policy areas that demand attention from lawmakers. From grading schools to improving student reading and math achievement to studying education-to-workforce pathways, our team will zero in on the startling statistics that matter most and recommend

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22:29

Midseason Wrap-up and Look Ahead

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/04/11

Join us for the latest episode of Statehouse Spotlights as we provide a midseason wrap-up and look-ahead of legislative sessions across the nation. Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins bring you the latest activity unfolding in statehouses, offering insights into key education bills, emerging trends and notable debates shaping K-12 education policy.Joining them forthis discussion is Legislative Director for the West region Marcos Lopez, who provides firsthand insights into the challenges and

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46:54

Indiana’s groundbreaking high school redesign

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/04/04

Tune in to Statehouse Spotlights as we focus on Indiana’s groundbreaking initiative to reshape the high school experience by significantly redesigning diplomas.In today’s episode, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins are joined by Indiana’s Education Secretary, Dr. Katie Jenner, who will share more about this bold and creative high school redesign and how it will prepare Hoosier students for future success.Check out our blog to learn more about the incredible strides Indiana policymakers are making

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22:47

How states are answering the workforce's call for...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/03/28

In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we share the weekly state actions highlights then dig into data science. Data science is an up-and-coming education policy area. If you’re a policymaker listening to this episode and we do a good job of making the case for prioritizing and investing in it—you and your state could end up a pioneer when it comes to data science education policy. The fact is: American industry runs on data. And while data keeps growing exponentially, the number of people who

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52:31

How states are addressing adolescent literacy

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/03/21

Tune in to this episode of Statehouse Spotlights as we delve into the critical topic of adolescent literacy during National Reading Month.Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins will address the concerning social media trends among teachers, who are expressing frustration about the reading levels of their students, pose essential questions about how such literacy gaps could have developed, and highlight the role of pandemic-related school closures on the problem.We're excited to have Virginia Delegate

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53:48

Florida Session Wrap-up

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/03/14

Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, we’ll take you on a journey through the 2024 Florida legislative session, offering an inside look at the key developments shaping K-12 education in the Sunshine State. From budgets to hot-button education issues, hosts Ashley Mullins and Nathan Hoffman explore the wins and challenges encountered during this pivotal session, where the Florida legislature considered more than 100

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44:49

Why rural communities should embrace education choice

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/03/07

In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we discuss why rural communities should embrace school choice.Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins will give an overview of the significant growth of school choice programs, particularly since the pandemic, and the challenges faced by rural policymakers and communities regarding these programs.They are joined by Jordan Zakery, ExcelinEd in Action’s legislative director in the Midwest, as he addresses common concerns raised by opponents of school choice in

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43:28

How smart policymakers handle struggling third-grade...

ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights ·

2024/02/29

In today’s episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we delve into third-grade retention policies. Why are they so crucial for struggling readers? Why do some people oppose them despite all of the positive evidence? How have we seen states implement them as part of a successful comprehensive early literacy policy?And where are we seeing legislation advancing in the states right now?After sharing the weekly state action highlights, hosts Tom Greene, Ashley Mullins and our regional advocacy director for the

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