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The NCSL Education Program tracks state legislative action on K-12 education, college and career readiness, higher education and adult learning. NCSL gathers and conducts research on education topics important to states, provides customized assistance for state legislatures, highlights education policy news and disseminates information on best practices relating to state and federal education issues. Contact NCSL staff for information about its work on these education issues or to arrange for customized technical assistance in your state, which can include briefings on state policy trends, in-depth research and meeting facilitation.

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Restart of Federal Student Loan Payments Could Impact State Economies

Household and state budgets might feel the impact of the end of the federal government’s three-year pause on student loan payments. States that generate a large share of their overall revenue from sales taxes may face particular challenges as a result of shifting spending patterns.

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Creating Conditions for Successful Principal Pipelines

Based on a study of the Principal Pipeline Learning Community initiative, researchers identified barriers and potential solutions to develop sustainable principal pipelines. Such pipelines serve to establish a high-quality principal workforce.
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A Legislators' Guide to Board Certification for Teachers

National Board Certification for teachers provides a way to elevate and strengthen the teaching profession. This updated legislators' guide includes information about the certification process, research on the program’s effectiveness, state policies to support and best use the program and examples of successful implementation.
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