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Such a useful guide for those wanting to understand the supports available at school. Check this out!

How reliable are education savings accounts (ESAs)? What safeguards are in place to prevent over-regulation? Corey DeAngelis uses Arizona as a case study on the effectiveness of school choice programs like ESAs. #SchoolChoiceNow #SchoolChoice

Tennessee is rolling out a new school accountability system that will assign a letter grade of A-F to every school in the state. The new system will be in addition to the existing, federally-required accountability system the state currently operates under. So what is included in the new accountability system, and what do we know about A-F systems in other states? To help demystify the state's new plan for school accountability, NPEF created an infographic to break down the details, share what we know about A-F systems in other states, and take a deeper look at lessons learned from Florida, the state with the oldest A-F system in the country.   View the infographic and learn more about this important topic at https://lnkd.in/dHq7RvyN

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College completion rates are well below state policymakers’ goals, especially for adult learners and low-income students. These students often struggle to complete education and training programs due to unmet basic needs, such as stable housing, adequate food and suitable child care for their children. In this webinar, NCSL staff will discuss college completion strategies that address students’ basic needs and learn from the experiences of two states. Register here: https://bit.ly/3SKj1XF

Delawareans – help set the vision for the future of our public education system! Take our 5-10-minute Vision Coalition 2023 Survey. What’s going well? What do students need to know and be able to do? Where should public education focus in the future? bit.ly/VC2023survey

How does a student get started in special education? Check out our new video where we’ll be walking you through each step of the special education eligibility process here in DC. From the initial referral through planning for your student’s services and support. Link to video: https://lnkd.in/gcpU4eGJ

Students who are engaged in their learning make connections to interesting, real-world problems throughout the school day, to adults at school, and to their peers. True student engagement is palpable and, if successful, leads to positive outcomes for students and teachers. Read National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)’s new State Education Standard to learn ways state leaders can help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness. https://lnkd.in/g79MQyFE

Maryland Transforms, a Strategic Plan for Maryland by Maryland. Centered around community feedback, the Maryland State Board and Department of Education’s Strategic Plan outlines the steps necessary to realize the Blueprint’s promise of an excellent and equitable education for all children. Learn how Maryland public schools will scale best-in-class and evidence-based practices across every classroom to ensure Maryland students are achieving at the highest levels and prepared for college, career, and life. Download the Strategic Plan: https://lnkd.in/eKSF7ssz

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