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blog | Career and Technical Education, College and Career Pathways, High Schools, State of the State Addresses, State Policy Center

by Jennifer Ellis
April 16, 2025

As legislative sessions wind down, we look back at this year’s State of the State addresses to see how governors set the stage for education policy. From celebrating recent legislative wins to unveiling new proposals and budget priorities, these speeches offer a glimpse into the evolving landscape of education across the states. Here are five key takeaways.

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning

In this episode, Adam and Carl sit down with Christine Fox, VP of Operations at CAST, to explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is shaping education and why inclusion must be built into technology from the start.

podcast | Librarians

Join our host, Shannon McClintock Miller, as she discusses how to transform school media centers into community hubs.

podcast | Accountability and Support, AI, Educator Policy, High Schools

This week, Rebeca and Jenn welcome Ziyu Zhou, Research & Data Specialist at All4Ed, who transforms what could be a dry topic into an eye-opening conversation about the power of federal education data systems. Ziyu breaks down complex statistical frameworks into accessible insights, revealing how these vast information networks expose inequities that would otherwise remain hidden.

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning

In this episode, Adam and Carl sit down with Christine Fox, VP of Operations at CAST, to explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is shaping education and why inclusion must be built into technology from the start.

podcast | Accountability and Support, AI, Educator Policy, High Schools

This week, Rebeca and Jenn welcome Ziyu Zhou, Research & Data Specialist at All4Ed, who transforms what could be a dry topic into an eye-opening conversation about the power of federal education data systems. Ziyu breaks down complex statistical frameworks into accessible insights, revealing how these vast information networks expose inequities that would otherwise remain hidden.

podcast | Librarians

Join our host, Shannon McClintock Miller, as she discusses how to transform school media centers into community hubs.

podcast | Educator Policy, Federal Education Budget

In this episode of the Flash podcast, we delve into the recent announcements by Iowa and Oklahoma to seek waivers for block granting essential programs, aiming for greater control over Title I and other critical federal funds.

podcast | AI, Collaborative Leadership, Data and Privacy, Digital Learning, Educator Policy, Future Ready Schools, Professional Learning

We’re BACK for Season 9! Kicking things off, Adam and Carl dive into AI, digital literacy, and the ever-elusive promise of seismic shifts in education. Our guest, Jed Stefanowicz, breaks down how education has (or hasn’t) evolved post-COVID, the ongoing challenges of integrating technology, and why student digital portfolios might just be the key to…