ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights

In today's episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we delve into the unsettling but surmountable trend of states attempting to roll back good education policies. Despite research indicating their effectiveness, these policies – ranging from early literacy to private education choice and accountability – sometimes come under threat.Hosts Ashley Mullins and Marcos Lopez explore recent legislative attempts in various states, such as Arizona’s “Backtrack Trio" of bills. But it’s not all bad news! They delve

Join us for an enlightening Statehouse Spotlights podcast episode as we dive into the critical topic of private vs. public school accountability.In 2023, we witnessed a surge of education choice program expansions across the nation, with states like Arizona leading the charge in adopting universal or near-universal parental choice programs a couple years before. However, with this wave of educational freedom comes a pressing question: How are private schools being held accountable for the public

Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights. Step into the urgent conversation surrounding math education in America as we dissect the latest revelations from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) math exam results in this eye-opening podcast episode.Despite some improvement on pandemic's disruptive impact on education, our hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins explore why American students continue to persistently lag behind global competitors in math education.We're excited to have Indiana

Welcome back to Statehouse Spotlights, your inside look at education legislation trends. ExcelinEd in Action hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins bring you the latest state actions, from school choice to AI in education. Then, they unravel a bipartisan breakthrough we’re seeing thanks to science-backed early literacy policies and the urgent need toaddress the alarming fact that two-thirds of fourth graders are struggle with reading. Tom and Ashley delve into challenges, from funding issues to debates

Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, we're diving into the significant shift toward school choice, celebrating National School Choice Week. From charter schools to education scholarship accounts (ESAs), we explore the record number of states embracing expansive education options.Hosts Tom Green and Ashley Mullins define school choice and discuss legislative highlights from the past week, including Indiana's focus

How do you feelabout banning cell phones in the classroom? Young children's access to social media? In Episode 2 of the ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights, where policy meets advocacy, our hosts share how the states are tackling social media and smartphones in schools this legislative session.With insights from ExcelinEd in Action’s senior legislative director for Florida, Nathan Hoffman, and legislative director for the Great Lakes region, Evan Eagleson—hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins

Dive into Episode 1 of the ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights podcast, where education policy meets advocacy. Join Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins as they unravel the monumental year for K-12 education reform that was 2023. States, led by visionary leaders, made historic strides—universal choice in Arkansas, innovative career scholarship accounts in Indiana, and a wave of states championing early literacy. Discover the impact of banning harmful practices like three-cueing and closing the

Join the ExcelinEd in Action Advocacy team on the Statehouse Spotlights podcast, your go-to source for updates on critical education policy and legislation. From early literacy to the digital divide, teacher pipeline to school choice, we track and report on bills shaping student-centered policies. Stay informed on the latest trends during state legislative sessions, guided by a team of trusted experts. Tune in to the Statehouse Spotlights podcast to stay ahead in the dynamic landscape of education