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Great news from Arkansas! The 2025–2026 school and district grades are out, and 23 more districts earned an A or B this year. Supports from AR LEARNS, like literacy coaches and tutoring, are helping schools close learning gaps. Statewide improvement is something to celebrate. #ARleg southwestarkansasradio.com/s…

A win for focused classrooms in #Pennsylvania! With a new bell-to-bell cellphone policy, students will have fewer distractions and more opportunities to focus on learning throughout the school day. local21news.com/news/local/s…

#SouthCarolina’s latest school report card results show encouraging progress across the state, with more schools earning top ratings and more students on a path to success. Congratulations to students, educators, families and leaders committed to helping every student thrive. wistv.com/2026/10/12/sc-scho…

"When I was governor, Florida leaders made it a priority to adopt high academic standards, rigorous, meaningful assessments and an A-F school grading system parents could count on. It was transparent and honest. It was rigorous. And it worked." the74million.org/article/tru…

#Idaho has a big opportunity to strengthen its teacher workforce. A new National Council on Teacher Quality report shows how states can "spend smarter" on teacher pay, from rewarding teachers in hard-to-fill roles to recognizing effectiveness. idahoednews.org/news/report-…

#California is taking action to strengthen early math instruction. A new law will require schools to screen K-2 students for math challenges and provide evidence-based support before students fall behind. Early identification + targeted intervention can help more students build a strong foundation for future learning. kpbs.org/news/education/2026…

#Nevada's school choice conversation is front and center as the state heads toward the next legislative session. At last week's roundtable, Gov. @JoeLombardoNV, lawmakers and advocates highlighted charter school expansion, open enrollment and Opportunity Scholarships. Read what they're saying: news3lv.com/news/local/nevad… #NVleg

#Indiana's new bell-to-bell phone-free school policy is giving teachers a clear, consistent tool, and educators say it's leading to fewer distractions and more engaged students. Read how schools across the state are putting it into action. #INleg indianacapitalchronicle.com/…

For 25 years, the #Florida Tax Credit Scholarship has helped transform education in the Sunshine State — paving the way for Florida to become a national leader in educational freedom. Join @JmsMadisonInst, @StepUp4Students and the Foundation for Florida's Future, featuring a panel with Gov. @JebBush, as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to the work still needed to protect every family's freedom to choose. 📅 September 15th | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the people whose work keeps our communities strong.

#Florida's 2026 legislative session protected school choice, expanded flexible math pathways, and boosted teacher pay — all wins for students and families. Here's what passed (and what didn't) this year. excelinedinaction.org/2026/0…

Great news out of #California! SB 1067, which would establish statewide early math screenings for K-2 students to identify and support those who are struggling, unanimously passed both the Assembly Floor (71-0) and Senate (40-0), and now heads to @CAgovernor Newsom for signing. #MathMatters

#NorthCarolina saw an increase in student proficiency across all subjects on most of the state assessments this year—encouraging to see gains as the state works to implement evidence-based policies and strengthen student outcomes. Kudos to state leaders and education champions making it happen! wral.com/news/education/look…

Thank you to Utah first lady @AbbyPalmerCox and @GovCox for launching Utah Reads, a statewide early literacy initiative helping families make reading a daily habit at home. Read more: yahoo.com/news/us/articles/a…

Most #California 8th graders are not meeting grade-level math standards, and new EdSource data shows the majority do not catch up before graduation. In 2024-25, more than 66% of 8th graders fell short, and students who miss foundational math skills early are less likely to take the courses they need for high school and college. Strong, early math support gives every student a fair shot. Read the full analysis here: edsource.org/2026/california… #MathMatters

Florida’s teacher pay raises have been stalled at the local level due to union nonsense and district prioritization of administrators NOT school choice. Get the @FloridaEA out of the way and we can pay teachers what they’re owed.

Great to see #Virginia's continued progress and commitment to improving math and reading proficiency for its students! Read more about the state's recent gains here: whsv.com/2026/08/25/virginia…

"The research behind early assessment and targeted intervention is clear, and the need is urgent. Twenty states have already incorporated early math assessments into their academic improvement strategies and are beginning to see results. Some California schools have already incorporated K-2 math assessments into their instructional practices, but access depends largely on where a child attends school." Read more at: sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/art…