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2013 Pretrial Legislation Update

So far in 2013, 471 bills and resolutions related to pretrial release have been introduced across the 50 states. Common issues addressed include eligibility and conditions for release, commercial bail, pretrial services, citation in lieu of arrest and diversion. This overview identifies and describes significant actions and trends within this collection of legislation. More

State Revenues and the Natural Gas Boom

As technological developments increase access to natural gas reserves across the country, states are exploring ways to benefit from these newly accessible resources and to ensure that communities are reimbursed for the impact that natural gas development may have on infrastructure. More
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![Spring Forum 2013] Spring Forum 2013: Hank BrownMultimedia6/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2630326303The Honorable Hank Brown—former Colorado legislator, US. Congressman, U.S. senator and president of two universities—spoke during NCSL’s 2013 Spring Forum about the changing world of higher education.
!K12, College, and the Workforce: Strenthening the Education PipelineBill Summaries/ Databases5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2628026280To prepare students for the 21st Century workforce, states are looking to seamless systems of education that begin supporting students to be college and career ready from their first day of school. This requires alignment, coordination and communication between several education and workforce sectors. Colorado is one state moving the needle to strengthen their pipeline by getting these sectors to work together, aligning policy and programs to guide students to success.
!Getting to Excellence: A Legislator's GuideReports4/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2603126031This publication provides an overview of the major areas of educator policy.
!Fall Forum 2012 Rethinking Seat TimeMeetings2/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2586725867This page summarizes the "Rethinking Seat Time" session from NCSL's Fall Forum 2012. This session examined competency based credits in the states and how expanded learning opportunities can be incorporated.
!State Policies to Improve Student TransferArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/11/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2581625816This brief reviews state policy options to improve student transfer.
!Bullying legislation since 2008Bill Summaries/ Databases1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2534025340Bullying legislation since 2008
!Expanded Learning OpportunitiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/9/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2560625606This page summarizes a series of briefs that examine time and learning and the opportunity of ELOs.
!2012 LESN Fall Seminar AgendaBill Summaries/ Databases12/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2541925419LESN Fall Seminar agenda, power point presentations and handouts.
!Expanded Learning Research, Policy and Practice BriefsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354423544This new brief highlights research and best practices of expanded learning opportunity initiatives in year round learning and discusses policy implications.
!Preparing a Pipeline of Effective PrincipalsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2526725267This summary of the NCSL report "Preparing a Pipeline of Effective Principals" focuses on the effect high-quality principals have. Read this report to learn more about how effective principals recruit, develop and retain talented teachers and remove less effective ones.
![School Leadership] Improving School Leadership Through Legislation: Lessons from IllinoisMeetings8/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2512125121School leadership pre-conference seminar held at the 2012 Legislative Summit in Chicago
!Higher Education Legislation in 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases7/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2496724967Bill summaries of legislation enacted in 2012 pertaining to higher education.
!Saving for College: 529 PlansArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2481624816529 plans provide a way for families to save money for college now and be better positioned to afford higher education in the future.
!Ensuring Latino Success in College and the WorkforceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2466124661One significant way to revitalize state economies is to increase the number of residents attending and graduating from college. Investing in higher education achievement for Latinos, our fastest growingpopulation, is particularly important.
!Professional Science Master's (PSM)Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2355923559Overview of state and federal action on implementing Professional Science Master's degree programs
!Webinar: Educator Evaluation and Compensation Reform: What Legislators Need to KnowMultimedia7/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2321823218Members of NCSL’s Standing Committee on Education, Legislative Education Staff Network and Educator Effectiveness Partnership will participate in a webinar on one of the most pressing education reform issues: educator evaluation and compensation reform. Three experts will discuss the national and state context and what we know about what works.
!Trends in Latino College Access & Success 50-State MapReports7/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2329723297Interactive map and table on trends in Latino college success
!Charter Schools in the States: Authorizing Charter SchoolsReports6/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2314423144Issue brief on authorizing charter schools
!Strong Leaders, Strong Schools: 2010 State LawsBooks6/2/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2310523105Effective school leadership is critical to improving teaching and learning and turning around low-performing schools. State legislation and policies help recruit, prepare, support and retain effective school leaders.
!A Path to Graduation for Every Child: State Legislative Roles and ResponsibilitiesBooks2/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2219622196The key policy recommendations contained in this report can help ensure that all children have a path to high school graduation and are prepared for success in college, work and life.
School Bullying: LinksArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289712897School Bullying: Links
K-12 Online Learning OptionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2629526295More students than ever before are taking online courses, giving new options to both parents and students. Currently online learning is available to at least some students in all 50 states, but availability varies greatly.
K12, College, and the Workforce: Strenthening the Education PipelineMultimedia5/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2628226282Watch this video to learn more about how states are preparing students for the 21st Century workforce by creating seamless systems of education that begin supporting students to be college and career ready from their first day of school.
Afterschool Summits press releaseNews Release5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2622726227Press release announcing grants to nine state afterschool networks to host Student Success Summits
Webinar School Vouchers Legal and Constitutional IssuesMultimedia4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2613926139Webinar School Vouchers Legal and Constitutional Issues
2013 Top Issues Webinar Series: Drilling Down to Education’s Common CoreMultimedia3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2559025590Education will again be a big issue for state legislators in 2013. You’ll get an overview of the issues, including resource reallocation strategies, efforts to improve educator effectiveness, implementation of Common Core State Standards and new assessments, improving school choice, and implementing new digital learning.
LegisBrief: Private School Choice for Students with DisabilitiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2598625986As states continue to study and enact private school choice laws, students with disabilities are increasingly on their radar. Balancing state policies with federal laws and regulations can be challenging for lawmakers as they consider offering more choices to these students.
Higher Education AccountabilityReports3/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2591725917This brief provides information on different accountability systems being developed in several states.
Wanted: Foreign Students SL MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583725837Read this State Legislatures magazine story to find out what state colleges and universities are doing to increase their enrollment of students from abroad.
Education and Higher Ed 2013 Top Issues WebinarMultimedia2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2558325583In this era of tight state budgets, legislators are more concerned than ever about how to get the best return on the state's higher education investment. Strategies legislators are considering include funding reform, improving college completion rates, and bolstering higher education productivity.
State & Local Coalition ESEA Ltr 113th CongressLetters/Testimony2/4/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2580125801NCSL joined with a coalition of state and local governance organizations to call on the 113th Congress to finally pass a full reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
School Choice: Tuition Tax CreditsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1295012950School Choice: Tuition Scholarship Tax Credits
School Calendar, Extended Day/Year: Extended Day and Year InitiativesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284812848As schools struggle to close the achievement gap and meet state and national accountability standards, policymakers and education leaders are calling for increased time spent in school by adding time to the school day or lengthening the school year.
Private School ChoiceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2564325643The idea that competition among schools will lead to increased student achievement and decreased education costs has gained traction in many states over the past two decades. States can offer private school choices in several ways, the most notable of which are school vouchers.
Education Bill Tracking DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1291312913This searchable database tracks education legislation passed by state legislatures from the 2008 session to present. Issues that are tracked include teachers, and principals, school choice, higher education/postsecondary education, education finance and funding, high school graduation/dropouts, testing, accountability, afterschool and STEM. Search legislation by state, topic, status, primary sponsor, bill number or keyword.
School Voucher Laws: State-by-State ComparisonBill Summaries/ Databases11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2550425504Comparing state school voucher laws
A Bold Approach to School ReformArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2535925359Read this article to learn more about the efforts at school reform in Idaho and the different perspectives on the effort.
State Parent Trigger LawsBill Summaries/ Databases9/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2427324273Overview of parent trigger laws
Charter Schools: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292612926Overview of charter schools
Challenged to the CoreArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2516725167Lawmakers face the daunting task of enacting the laws and coming up with the funds needed to bring the Common Core State Standards to life. Learn more about the steps they're taking in this article.
Performance-Based Funding for Higher EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2519125191Economists are projecting that a growing proportion of jobs will require a college certificate or degree and, as a result, states are considering policies to increase college completion. One of these policies relates to how higher education is funded by the state.
Charter Schools in the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2399523995A series of issue briefs discussing state policies on various charter school issues
NCSL 2012 Legislative Summit: Why Recess MattersMultimedia8/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2524625246Watch this video of Playworks Founder & CEO Jill Vialet as she discusses the developmental, educational and health benefits of play at the 2012 NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago.
For-Profit Colleges and UniversitiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2094620946Overview of recent state and federal regulations concerning for-profit institutions.
Performance-Based Funding for Higher EducationReports7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2470824708Summary of performance-based funding initiatives in the states.
Undocumented Student Tuition: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1287612876An estimated 65,000 unauthorized immigrant students graduate from United States high schools each year but only five percent of these students attend college. In most states these unauthorized immigrant students are not eligible for the significantly lower in-state tuition rates, making postsecondary education a financial hurdle.
Undocumented Student Tuition: State ActionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284612846In 2001, California and Texas were the first states to enact legislation allowing in-state tuition for unauthorized immigrant students.
RTTT District Contest Federal Alert: May 2012Reports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2477524775On May 22, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education released draft regulations for a district-level Race to the Top (RTTT) competition. The regulations will be open for comment through June 8 on the Department’s website. Final applications are due in mid-July and districts will apply in October, with $400 million funding to be distributed by the end of December 2012.
No Child Left Behind: Writing the Next ChapterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2469724697NCLB has governed federal education policy for the past decade. It prescribes school, district and state interventions, consequences for failing to meet proficiency targets, and teacher qualifications. Although NCLB was supposed to be reauthorized in 2007, no compromise has yet been reached.
State & Local Governence Coaltion ESEA Letter- May 2012Letters/Testimony5/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2469424694NCSL Executive Director Bill Pound joined with several other state governance groups to again call on Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act before Congress adjourns for the year.
Improving Latinos’ Academic SuccessNews Release5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2467924679The National Conference of State Legislatures is bringing together educators, state legislators, policymakers and other key stakeholders on Friday, May 4, in Nevada, to discuss ways to improve the educational success of Latinos and strengthen the workforce in Nevada.
Common Core State StandardsReports4/5/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2456824568This webpage provides state legislators with information regarding the Common Core State Standards.
Registration Higher Education Alumni Workshop 2012Meetings4/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455624556Online Registration for 2012 Higher Education Legislative Institute Alumni Workshop
Easing the Path to CollegeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2451724517Veterans and members of the military returning from overseas face a host of challenges—everything from finding a place to live to settling their children in a new school. Nothing may be as important, however, as the chance to further their education to improve their job prospects.
2012 June Education Chairs Program AgendaMeetings3/29/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2453124531Program agenda for 2012 June Education Committee Chairs Seminar
State Legislators to Study Early Learning Research and PolicyNews Release3/8/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441924419NCSL announces 35 state legislators and legislative staff from 20 states have been selected as NCSL Early Learning Fellows.
How Data Play a Role in Early Childhood EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441624416Comprehensive databases that collect large amounts of information about early childhood programs could help educators and policymakers focus on programs proven the most successful. Many states have proposed legislation to address early childhood data collection and use.
Affirmative Action: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284712847Provides academic resources, recent articles, and links to relevant organizations.
Affirmative Action: Court DecisionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1290612906Describes key court decisions over affirmative action policies in higher education.
Letter to House Education & Workforce Committee Letters/Testimony2/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2433524335Letter to House Education & Workforce Committee on the “Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act” and the "Student Success Act"
NCSL School Leadership PublicationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426524265Summary of school leadership publications.
Febuary 2012 Big 5 ESEA Reauthorization LetterLetters/Testimony2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2433624336NCSL Executive Director Bill Pound joined with the heads of other state and local governance organizations to call on Congress to swiftly reauthorize ESEA, despite recent the issuance of NCLB waivers by the U.S. Department of Education.
Guns on Campus: Campus ActionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2138921389Examples of campuses that have taken actions to ban or allow concealed carry weapons on campus.
Federal Education Legislation Update: January 2012Bill Summaries/ Databases1/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2422924229Summary of two new education bills sponsored by House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Kline: Student Success Act, and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act
Funding Education in a Climate of CuttingMultimedia1/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2406624066Funding Education in a Climate of Cutting
Education Technology: State Policy OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1286912869Education Technology: State Policy Overview
2011 LESN Fall Seminar PresentationsMeetings12/2/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23935239352011 LESN Fall Seminar Post-Session Materials
Online Learning 101Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2399023990Learn more about online learning in higher education.
[Webinar] Using and Implementing Common College Completion MetricsMultimedia11/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2383023830Webinar on using and implementing common college completion metrics
Reallocation of Scarce State Resources: A Seminar for Education Committee ChairsMeetings11/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2409624096A summary of sessions at the November 2011 invitational meeting for the chairs of state education committees.
NCSL Testimony to Senate HELP Committee on ESEA ReauthorizationLetters/Testimony11/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2383423834The NCSL Education Committee provided testimony for the record to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) for its hearing entitled “Beyond NCLB: Views on the Elementary & Secondary Education Act,” held on November 8, 2011.
State Approaches to Evaluating School Principal Effectiveness WebinarMultimedia10/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2377523775Webinar on state approaches to evaluating school principal effectiveness.
NCSL Education Committee Letter to Senate Help on Markup of ESEA ReauthorizationLetters/Testimony10/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2373323733In response to the scheduled markup of legislation to reauthorize the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the NCSL Education Committee drafted a letter detailing the NCSL's priorities in drafting such legislation.
Do the MathArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2369123691Increasing Latinos’ success in college not only benefits lives, but can also be an economic boon for the entire nation.
Undocumented Student Tuition: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284912849Provides academic resources, recent articles, and links to relevant organizations.
Collective bargaining, compensation and teacher tenureReports9/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2361823618Legisation relating to Collective Bargaining,Compensation Bills and Teacher Tenure
President Announces NCLB Waiver PlanReports9/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2361223612President Announces NCLB Waiver Plan
Guns on Campus: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2138521385Overview of state laws concerning guns on college campuses.
College Preparatory Programs: Types of ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284212842College Preparatory Programs
Charter Choice: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344623446Lawmakers are taking steps to ensure charter schools can continue to grow at a robust pace.
The Link Between Higher Education and Economic DevelopmentMeetings8/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2339723397Video of Legislative Summit session on the link between higher education and economic development.
Educator Effectiveness Partnership Meeting at Leg SummitMeetings8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2355623556This is the agenda and materials from the Legislative Summit Meeting of the Educator Effectiveness Partnership
[Leg Summit 2011] What Works to Improve Latino College CompletionMeetings8/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2345423454Description and presentation materials from the Legislative Summit Workshop, What Works to Improve Latino College Completion
2011 Legislative Summit Education HighlightsMeetings8/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2347923479This document contains presentations and resources from the variety of education sessions at the 2011 Legislative Summit in San Antonio, Texas on August 7-11.
Improving Latino Graduation RatesNews Release8/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2335423354A new NCSL report on the higher education graduation rates of Latinos in the states
Guns on Campus: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2138621386Provides academic resources, recent articles, and links to relevant organizations.
Higher Education Legislation in 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases7/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289912899Summary of enacted legislation in 2011 pertaining to higher education.
Investing in Higher Education for LatinosArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2329923299Two new briefs serve as guides to legislators on investing in higher education for Latinos.
Affirmative Action: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288212882Provides a background of affirmative action and an overview of the debate surrounding the issue.
Affirmative Action: State ActionReports7/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1285712857Reviews state legislation and ballot initiatives that have affected affirmative action.
The SL Interview: Jeb BushArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324623246“Student achievement is not a Democrat or Republican issue.”
Latino Education and Workforce 50-State MapReports7/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2323923239Interactive map and table of growth in Latino population
NCSL Education LetterLetters/Testimony6/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2319623196NCSL Public Comment on U.S. Department of Education Plan for Retrospective Review under Executive Order 13563
Q and A With Sandy BaumArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2304023040Sandy Baum,an independent policy analyst for the College Board and senior fellow at the George Washington University School of Education and Human Development, discusses for-profit higher education.
Q and A With Jamie P. Merisotis Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2304223042Jamie P. Merisotis is president and CEO of Lumina Foundation for Education, the nation’s largest private foundation committed solely to enrolling and graduating more students from college.
Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2304623046A summary of the Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011.
NCSL Standing Committee on Education 2011 Spring Forum AgendaMeetings5/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2256322563The 2011 Spring Forum agenda for the NCSL Standing Committee on Education agenda sessions with presentation highlights.
Reconstructing Higher Education: June 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2300423004Operating a public system of colleges and universities with less money may require a fundamental redesign.
Do For-Profit Schools Pass the Test?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2300523005The growing popularity and criticism of these universities have caught lawmakers’ attention.
Taking the “State” Out of State Universities: June 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2300623006Tight budgets have lawmakers considering options that could change the face of public universities.
Pomp and Circumstance: June 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2300723007States are looking for an economic boost by pushing for more college graduates.
Undocumented Student Tuition: Federal ActionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1285112851Describes action at the federal level that relates to in-state tuition policies for undocumented students.
Online-UArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2254122541Lawmakers will need to make decisions soon to comply with federal regulations for the growing world of online higher education.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards CertificationBooks4/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2253022530This guide provides a thorough overview of the National Board certification.
Improving Latino College Completion - What State Legislators Should KnowArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2243722437This brief raises awareness about the urgency for state legislatures to focus on improving Latino college completion.
Turning Schools Around with National Board CertificationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2242022420Learn more about how national board teacher certification is being used to turn around low-performing schools.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards OverviewReports3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2242122421Researcher questions on the value of national board certification for teachers.
In Brief: Teacher CertificationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2241122411Another Tool for School Reform
School and District ConsolidationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2238022380School and District Consolidation
School Bullying: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1295212952s the safety of U.S. schools has become an important public policy issue, interest in the problem of school bullying has intensified. Research indicates that this type of adolescent victimization occurs frequently, particularly in middle school grades, and can result in serious consequences for both bully and victim.
Charter Schools: Legislative TrendsBill Summaries/ Databases2/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288912889Charter Schools: Legislative Trends
Improving College Completion - Reforming Remedial EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215722157This brief provides an overview of remedial education and highlights strategies states are taking to help remedial students earn a degree.
Supporting Student Success: The Promise of Expanded Learning OpportunitiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2216122161Expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) support state education goals by providing safe, structured learning environments for students outside the regular school day.
Charter Schools in the States: Charter School FinanceReports2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2240722407This brief is the first in a series that provides information about charter schools and state policy topics, including finance, authorizing, limits to expansion, teaching, facilities and student achievement.
[Fall Forum 2010] National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsMultimedia1/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2204522045National Board for Professional Teachings Standards
National Board Certification for PrincipalsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202722027Principal certification that measures performance and rewards accomplishments will help develop leaders who can improve teaching and learning.
Early ChildhoodAdvisory CouncilsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202922029Early childhood advisory councils evaluate the availability and quality of early childhood services and identify obstacles to collaboration between state and federal programs.
2010 Fall Forum Education HighlightsMeetings1/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2200322003This document highlights the presentations and handouts from the 2010 Fall Forum Education sessions in Phoenix, Arizona.
Perspectives on Teacher CertificationMultimedia1/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2198121981Perspectives on Teacher Certification
CyberbullyingBill Summaries/ Databases12/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1290312903Cyberbullying is the willful and repeated use of cell phones, computers, and other electronic communication devices to harass and threaten others. Instant messaging, chat rooms, e-mails, and messages posted on websites are the most common methods of this new twist of bullying.
Early WarningArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2180521805A new approach to help students at the first sign of trouble is gaining steam in education.
In Brief: Response to InterventionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2172621726An approach to help students at the first sign of trouble is gaining acceptance in education.
The Race to ChangeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2171921719The competition for $4.35 billion spurred legislators to make far-reaching changes in state education policy. Will they make a difference?
School Calendar, Four Day School Week OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293412934Information on Four Day School Week
Education Finance ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2163821638Links to data and resources on education finance.
How States Can Improve College ReadinessArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161721617Although states have made significant progress toward aligning high school standards with skills for success in college or work, a gap remains between being college-eligible and being college-ready.
State Role in Education FinanceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289612896Collectively states now contribute the largest portion of funding for public education in the United States, surpassing total local government contributions for the first time in 1979.
Improving College Completion - Action Steps for LegislatorsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161321613This brief provides examples of action steps legislators can take to improve college completion.
Graduates By NationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2143421434Percentage of 25- to 34-year-olds with an associate degree or higher.
Education Program: Staff BiographiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292712927Description of Education Staff
Improving College Completion - Gathering Information: Tips for LegislatorsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2135721357This brief provides legislators with a guide on how to gather information and data to improve higher education systems.
A Look at Maryland's Early Childhood Data SystemReports9/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2134921349An overview of Maryland's early childhood data system
Educators (Teachers/Principals) 2010 Enacted Evaluation LegislationReports8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2115521155Table of 13 states with 2010 enacted evaluation legislation of teachers and principals.
Bill Spotlight: New Mexico Hispanic Education ActBill Summaries/ Databases8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2111621116Overview of the key provisions in New Mexico's Hispanic Education Act of 2010
Bill Spotlight: Arizona Move On When Ready Act, 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2111721117Overview of Arizona's Move On When Ready legislation
[LegisBrief] Evaluating School PrincipalsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108821088Effective principals are essential to improving learning. States and districts nationwide are defining and measuring principal effectiveness to improve teaching and student success.
Balancing ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2106921069An education historian argues that too much focus on testing may send schools on a race to the bottom.
The A+ TeacherArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2107021070Deciding who is effective in the classroom is not as easy as it seems.
Interview With Chester FinnArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108521085A Q and A with Chester finn, president of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation and a senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution.
NCSL Technical Report: State Approaches to School Readiness AssessmentReports8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1849618496Report on School Readiness Assessment
For the Common Good?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2106721067The debate over common core standards for K-12 education is heating up.
Institute on Higher Education SummariesMeetings8/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2112221122The agenda and presentations of speakers at the 2010 August Institute on Higher Education.
Bill Spotlight: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility ActBill Summaries/ Databases8/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2096820968Discusses the federal Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2010.
[Summit 2010] General Session: Jeb Bush: An Education Success StoryMultimedia8/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2078020780Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush governed a state with an education system ranked at the bottom nationally. Hear him discuss why Florida didn’t abandon reform during tough times, but focused on the long-term benefits of providing quality education to every student in the state and reversed a generation of decline in public schools.
The College Completion Agenda: State Policy GuideReports8/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2085120851The College Board and the National Conference of State Legislatures joined together to produce a practical policy guide for state legislators to pursue each of thecommission’s recommendations. The guide acts as a road map toward increasing the number of Americans who attain a postsecondary degree and empowering legislators to be an even more positive and active force.
LESN/LHSN Joint Breakast on Healthy Schools at NCSL Legislative Summit in Louisville August 25-28, 2010Meetings8/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093120931Speakers and power point presentations from the LESN/LHSN joint breakfast on school health at the NCSl Legisaltive Summit in Louisville, KY on July 26.
Charter Schools: Research and ReportArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288512885Charter Schools: Research and Report
2010 Legislative Summit - Education Committee HighlightsMeetings7/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109521095The Education agenda with appropriate links and PowerPoint presentations for individual sessions.
Bill Spotlight: Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases6/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2067320673Summary of Tennessee Senate Bill 7006 (2010 Extraordinary Session)
Tuition Assistance for Military Dependents StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases6/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2528725287Tuition Assistance Statutes for Military Dependents (Spouses and Children)
Tuition Assistance for Military Personnel StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases6/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2528825288Tuition Assistance Statutes for Military Personnel (Active Duty, National Guard and Veterans)
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2009 State LawsBooks6/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2058220582Effective school leadership matters. State legislation and policy to recruit, prepare, support and retain effective school teachers and principals can help improve student achievement.
Education NewsletterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1910319103Education Newsletter
Legislative Summit Standing Committee on Education 2010 AgendaMeetings6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2044920449This agenda lists time and session descriptions of the Standing Committee on Education at the Legislative Summit in Louisville, Kentucky.
Task Force on School Dropout Prevention and RecoveryMultimedia5/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2021420214Task Force on School Dropout Prevention and Recovery
NCSL Task Force on School Dropout Prevention: Kati HaycockMultimedia5/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2034620346Video of Kati Haycock speaking to the NCSL Task Force on Dropout Prevention and Recovery
NCSL Task Force on School Dropout Prevention: Betsy BrandMultimedia5/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2034920349Video of Betsy Brand speaking to the NCSL Task Force on Dropout Prevention and Recovery
NCSL Task Force on School Dropout Prevention: Elizabeth GainesMultimedia5/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2035020350Video of Elizabeth Gaines speaking to the NCSL Task Force on Dropout Prevention and Recovery
U.S. Department of Education - State Legislator ConferenceMeetings5/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2032420324Education Conference
What Works to Improve STEM EducationMeetings5/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2030320303Overview of Research on STEM
A Look At Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Data SystemArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2022620226This case study is based on a joint site visit to Pennsylvania conducted in October 2009 and is part of a series of case studies that document states’ progress toward building and using early childhood data systems.
[Natl. Ed Seminar 2010] Sorting Out the School Choice Research Session - New York, NY - March 13, 2010Meetings4/20/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020920209Description and presentation from the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York
[Spring Forum 2010] NCSL Task Force on School Dropout Prevention Session - Washington, D.C. - April 10, 2010Meetings4/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020820208Description and presentation from Spring Forum 2010 in Washington, D.C.
[Spring Forum 2010] The State of Education Budgets Session - Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2010Meetings4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020520205Description and presentation at Spring Forum 2010
[Spring Forum 2010] Federal Update: Education Task Force Report and Career and Technical Education Session - Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2010Meetings4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020620206Description and presentation at the 2010 Spring Forum in washington, D.C.
[Spring Forum 2010] State Efforts Race to the Top Session - Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2010Meetings4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020720207Description and presentation at Spring Forum 2010 in Washington, D.C.
[Spring Forum 2010 ] 2010 Spring Forum Meeting SummaryMeetings4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020320203Meeting Summary of 2010 Spring Forum in Washington, D.C. April 8-10,2010
[Spring Forum 2010] School Turnaround Strategies Session - April 8, 2010Meetings4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2020420204Description and powerpoint of the School Turnaround Strategies session in Washington, D.C.
At-Risk Students: Dropout Prevention and RecoveryArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288412884Recent attempts to improve dropout rates at the state legislative level have included policies that increase the rigor and relevance of curriculum and improve in-school relationships to make high school more challenging
School Choice: VouchersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1294212942School Choice: Vouchers
STEM: ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1291412914STEM Resources
NCSL Preparing Effective School Leaders Site Visit - New York CityMeetings3/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2003520035Legislators and legislative staff participated in a full-day seminar on preparing effective school leadership sponsored by The Wallace Foundation.
2010 Standing Committee on Education AgendaMeetings3/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2003620036This agenda lists the sessions of the Standing Committee on Education for the 2010 Spring Forum in Washington, D.C.
[SL Mag] The Race Is OnArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002220022States are making achanges in their education programs as part of applying for billions in federal grants
[Natl. Ed Seminar 2010] Educator Effectiveness Session - New York, NY - March 13, 2010Meetings3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2021020210Description and presentation from the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York
[Natl. Ed Seminar 2010] Online Learning and State College Completion Goals Session - New York, NY - March 13, 2010Meetings3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2021120211Description and presentation from the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York
[Natl. Ed Seminar 2010] Performance Funding in Higher Education Session - New York, NY - March 13, 2010Meetings3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2021220212Description and presentation from the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York
[Natl. Ed Seminar 2010] What Works to Close the Achievement Gap: Healthier Students are Better Learners Session - New York, NY - March 13, 2010Meetings3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2021320213Description and presentation from the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York
2010 National Education Finance Seminar SummaryMeetings3/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2006420064Meeting Summary of the 2010 National Education Finance Seminar in New York - March 12-14.
Press Release: Education Seminar SessionsNews Release3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1996619966Top sessions at Education Policy Seminar
Race to the TopBill Summaries/ Databases3/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1969519695By the Jan. 19 deadline, 40 states and the District of Columbia had submitted applications to the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) for Phase I of Race to the Top competitive grant funds.
Letter to U.S. House Regarding HR 4247Letters/Testimony3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1983919839Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247)
[LegisBrief] The Common Core State Standards InitiativeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1981719817This voluntary initiative, under consideration by a coalition of 48 states, will define common, rigorous expectations to prepare all students for college and careers.
Making a Difference: Eight State Legislative Policy Recommendations for Improving America’s High SchoolsReports2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1925219252The report analyzes state progress to date and provides guidance to help states continue to move forward toward college- and career-readiness for all students.
What can state proposals for ARRA Education Stabilization Fund Spending Tell Us about the “Funding Cliff”?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1976519765The federal stimulus aimed to safeguard education budgets at the onset of the Great Recession. In many states, the projected return to previous peak revenue levels is either unknown or sometime after FY 2012. If states will have spent the bulk of their stabilization dollars in FYs 2009 and 2010, the impending cliff may become a reality
[SL Mag] Paying for College 101Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973719737Many students depend on financial aid to attend school.
School Leadership: PublicationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1286012860Links to School Leadership publications.
Education at a Crossroads: A New Direction for Federal and State Education PolicyBooks1/27/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1963419634This report from the NCSL Task Force on Federal Education Policy offers recommendations for a more clearly defined and productive federal government role in state education policy.
[Fall Forum 09] Q and A With Senator Derek KilmerArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1942019420Washington Senator Derek Kilmer discusses the role of community colleges.
[SL Mag] Building CommunityArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1938019380The future of higher education may depend on the success of community colleges.
The Path to a DegreeBooks12/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1939819398The six briefs in this guide provide an overview of key issues, discuss research findings and offer examples of state actions to improve college access and success for low-income, minority and first-generation students.
Linking Research and Policy to Improve STEM Education: A Seminar for Legislative Education StaffMultimedia12/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1947419474Linking Research and Policy to Improve STEM Education: Meeting Summary
Education Leadership VideosMultimedia11/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1886718867Legislators discuss steps they are taking in their states to address education leadership issues.
2009 Higher Education Institute MeetingMultimedia10/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1884918849The multimedia from the 6th annual Higher Education Institute Meeting
2009 Higher Education Institute for Legislative StaffMeetings10/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1859318593Summary for the 2009 Higher Education Institute for Legislative Staff
[LegisBrief] Connecting Student-Teacher DataArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871218712Using a statewide data system to track teacher quality and student achievement can help evaluate and improve state and district education policies.
[LegisBrief] Learning Beyond the School DayArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871718717Children spend only 20 percent of their waking hours in school. Many education reform leaders believe, however, that children need more opportunities for learning.
Chart of Expanded Learning Opportunites in State Education CodesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1867918679Chart showing Expanded Learning Opportunities in States
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2008 State LawsReports9/3/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18508185082008 State Laws
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2007 State LawsReports9/3/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18509185092007 State Laws: Strong Leaders Strong Schools
Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292212922Overview of the NCSL Higher Education Blue Ribbon Commission
SL Mag: Education ResetArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830318303The next version of No Child Left Behind is not going to happen without state lawmakers demanding a bigger say.
SL Mag: Q and A with Jack JenningsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830418304Sidebar to Education Reset in the September issue of State Legislatures
SL Mag: What Teachers NeedArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830718307Research into why teachers leave the profession is helping lawmakers craft better policies to hold onto them.
[Summit 2009] 21st Century Learning: Moving Beyond School WallsMultimedia8/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1829118291Find out what major innovations states have taken to promote learning outside the school walls.
[LegisBrief] P-16/20 CouncilsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1825918259Preschool, K-12 and postsecondary education systems operate independently, and policymakers are hoping that connecting the three systems can help produce better educated, successful graduates.
[Summit 2009] Improving College Completion RatesMultimedia8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1823818238Learn what lawmakers can do to help improve postsecondary completion rates. Right now, the United States is no longer the world leader in the percentage of people with a postsecondary degree.
SL Magazine: A Q and A with Dr. Frederick MuellerArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1800518005An onlinr extra with the July/August story High Cost of Safe Sports
SL Magazine: High Cost of Safe SportsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1798117981Medical help to avert students sports tragedies is an expensive problem lawmakers are trying to solve.
[LegisBrief] Teacher LeadersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1831318313Teacher leaders can serve in various roles at school, among them helping administrators turn around struggling schools and improve student achievement.
Afterschool: Overview of Afterschool, summer learning, extended day and year programsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1287512875Overview of Afterschool, Summer learning and extended day.
Lessons From the Trenches: Turning Around Poor Performing SchoolsMultimedia5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1720817208Listen to prominent school leaders who are beating the odds in major urban districts by providing high-quality education. Learn how to reproduce their success.
Podcast: What's Driving College Costs?Multimedia5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1721017210Examine what drives tuition and cost increases and effective state policies that help to contain them.
SL Magazine: The Big SqueezeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712117121Faced with dwindling funding, state colleges and universities are trying to come up with their own solutions to budget challenges.
Online Extra: Q and A with Dan HurleyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712217122An interview with Dan Hurley, director of state relations and policy analysis with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
SL Magazine: Keeping the Dream AliveArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712717127State, federal and private programs aim to help minority and immigrant students make it to college in tough times.
[LegisBrief] High School Career and Technical EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1825118251High-quality career and technical education is one innovative option state lawmakers are pursuing to improve education results.
STEM: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293512935Overview of Science, Technology, Engineering,and Math Education (STEM)
School Leadership: OverivewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/24/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289312893
Tuition PolicyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2102921029Getting What You Pay For:Overview of state tuition policy and practice
STEM: The Professional Science Masters (PSM) DegreeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1283912839The Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree is an innovative graduate degree, a response by higher education to address the need for highly skilled scientists and mathematicians who also have developed skills in business, technology transfer, regulatory affairs, information technology and/or communications.
Online Extra: Campaign 2008: Education Briefing, Oct-Nov 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282312823Candidates' advisers stake out their positions.
Online Extra: Interview with Idaho Senator John Goedde on school leadership, Oct-Nov 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282412824Q and A with Senator John Goedde.
State Legislatures Magazine: Graduate (verb): October-November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282012820New approaches may cut into the nation's dropout rate.
State Legislatures Magazine: Bullying (verb): October-November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282112821Bullying in schools
State Legislatures Magazine: Leadership (noun): October-November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282212822Rob Stein is one of the new breed of school leaders.
Post Secondary Education: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292512925Overview of Post Secondary Education
Afterschool: Expanded Learning Time: 2008 Legislative UpdateArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=12845128452008 Legislative on Expanded Learning
Summer Learning: Summer Learning ProjectsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1284312843"Summer school" has traditionally been the domain of students making-up for a class failed between September and June.
School Leadership: Meetings and Session InformationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1285512855
Literacy: No Child Left BehindArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1287412874
Kindergarten: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293012930Over the past decade, new and emerging research on brain development and early learning programs has significantly contributed to the policy debate on school readiness. Legislators and other state policymakers have learned from this research about the impact of quality kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs on later success in school.
STEM: Professional Science Masters (PSM) Degrees in the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288812888State/Jurisdictions With Universities That Offer PSM Degrees
School Bullying: Research and ReportsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1289812898School Bullying: Research and Reports
State Legislatures Magazine: Staying Competitive, June 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282612826In a global economy many argue that America needs to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math in its schools
State Legislatures Magazine: Cease-Fire on the Umpire!, June 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281012810Lawmakers want to protect sports officials from aggressive parents and fans
Dropout Prevention: Dropout Reporting: High School Rigor, Relevance and RelationshipsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1287912879Research shows that successful high schools provide rigorous academic coursework, relevant learning opportunities, and meaningful relationships with instructors who are qualified to help students achieve high standards.
High School Redesign: High School Reform OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1291612916In today's global economy, America's ability to compete depends on our ability to prepare high school graduates to be successful in an increasingly knowledge-based economy.
Testing, Standards, & Accountability: OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/25/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1293112931An overview of testing, standards and accountability
State Legislatures Magazine: Preschoolers' Progress, May 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/24/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282512825Advancing preschool is high on many legislative agendas. How to measure success is next.
National School Leadership InitiativeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1285912859
School Leadership: Links and ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1290712907
State Legislatures Magazine: StateStats: Closing the Achievement Gap?, April 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/7/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1280912809Trying to narrow the educational achievement gap.
[Budgets & Fundi] Funding Approaches: The Property Tax and Public Education FundingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1286712867
Online Extra: The International Baccalaureate ProgramArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281312813More on IB programs
Online Extra: The High Cost of College TextbooksArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281412814Textbook resources
State Legislatures Magazine: Higher Ed Challenge, February 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281712817Legislatures need to do some heavy lifting in higher education to keep the United States globally competitive.
State Legislatures Magazine: World Gets Smaller, IB Gets Big, February 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281812818Amid concern about preparing U.S. students for a global economy, the International Baccalaureate program is catching on fast
State Legislatures Magazine: Textbook Turmoil, February 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282712827Is containing the cost of college textbooks a role for state legislatures?
Education Legislation Enactments: 2001-2007Bill Summaries/ Databases1/9/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1732517325Search state legislation database of enactments for 2001 through 2007.
Blue Ribbon Commission: Executive Summary and ReportArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1288312883
Moment of Silence and School PrayerArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1282812828Moment of Silence and School Prayer
State Legislatures Magazine: Preschool RocksArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/22/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1281212812Policymakers around the country are investing in preschool
School Leadership: RetentionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/28/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1286312863
School Leadership - PreparationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/28/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1285812858
School Leadership: Professional DevelopmentArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/28/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1290512905
School Leadership: Licensure and CertificationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/28/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1292812928
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