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2026 National Summit on Education | Dec. 2 - 4 | Washington, D.C. | education to ensure success for each and every child.

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ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Policy Director for Math, Tim Flatley, presented to the ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force in Florida this week! He spoke about comprehensive math policy solutions, specifically Guaranteed Access to Advanced Math and Universal Screening.

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ICYMI ➡️ ExcelinEd Senior Policy Advisor Matthew Joseph was quoted in a recent article sharing how school funding should be evaluated not only by how much money is invested, but by whether those resources are aligned with strategies that improve student outcomes. He also stated that declining enrollment presents an opportunity for states to reinvest funding in ways that can strengthen student achievement.

Read it here: https://t.co/83hW5Qw6jK

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ICYMI ➡️ ExcelinEd Senior Policy Fellow Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. (@kymyona_burk) says third-grade reading policies can help drive earlier intervention and support for struggling readers, creating accountability that encourages schools to address literacy gaps before students fall further behind in EdWeek's recent article. https://t.co/S6OiS32Zqj

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Passive promotion doesn't work. Neither does blanket retention. ExcelinEd's Sonya Yates joins state leaders at GLR Week next Tuesday to talk "smart promotion" for struggling readers. https://t.co/7ga916Be4U

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Senior Policy Director for Math, Lindsey Henderson, is speaking at the upcoming 2026 NCSL Legislative Conference! She'll be sharing the actionable, evidence-based solutions from ExcelinEd's Math Matters framework that work together to support strong mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes.

Learn more and register for the Summit here: https://t.co/tlcpobg8pu #MathMatters

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Middle school literacy struggles don't start in middle school. Dr. Kymyona Burk (@kymyona_burk) joins The Science of Reading Podcast to talk about reaching adolescent readers before it's too late. Listen here: https://t.co/GNd72U0XVI @Amplify #ScienceofReading #EarlyLiteracy

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More than two dozen states now require third-grade retention for struggling readers. Others are rolling those policies back. On Tuesday, ExcelinEd's Sonya Yates joins state leaders during Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's GLR Week to break down what's actually working. #GLRWeek2026

📅 July 28, 12:30pm ET ➡️ Learn more & register: https://t.co/p0Uo5KzG7j

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High-quality math instruction starts with high-quality instructional materials.

States can play a critical role by establishing transparent review processes, identifying evidence-based curricula and supporting effective implementation.

Learn how states can put the best math materials in front of students: https://t.co/3qiXR32HGP

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Texas' new PASS program offers $400 tutoring grants to third graders who didn't pass the STARR third-grade reading test. Families can use the funds for private tutoring or reading specialists. Applications open this fall. #txlege https://t.co/EOcVz2jWTz

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Happy 4th of July!

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we're grateful for the chance to work toward a future where a quality education is within reach for every child in every state. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday!

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Yesterday, the Virginia Board of Education voted to maintain the current planned implementation of higher standards for student proficiency. Learn more ⬇️ about Virginia's efforts last year to raise the bar on student achievement.
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“Arkansas students, teachers and school leaders deserve tremendous credit for the remarkable progress seen in this year’s math, English, and science results."

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Great work!

"Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, according to results from state tests released Wednesday..."

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Explore the Commission on Purposeful Pathways' free, new online course, "Purposeful Pathways: From Vision to Action," and gain practical insights into how communities can design, implement, sustain and measure pathways that support long-term student success and economic mobility.

Learn more: https://t.co/TnEB9o8ObW

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ExcelinEd's Ji Soo Song is moderating the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's webinar on technology-enhanced teaching and learning for K-5 students next Tuesday, June 16, from 3-4:30 PM ET. They'll be covering AI, digital safety and what educators and parents need to know now. Learn more & register here: https://t.co/65cJKA84YU

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Congratulations to the talented 2026 Arts for Life! Award recipients! Learn more at https://t.co/Zk0BfwVMVZ

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One week from today, ExcelinEd is hosting a conversation you won't want to miss. State leaders share how smart policy is creating purposeful, workforce-aligned pathways for every learner. Jun. 15 at 9:30 AM ET.

Learn more & register here: https://t.co/GxmXQe7lc6

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ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ Lindsey Henderson, Senior Policy Director for Math, had the opportunity to present at the National Conference of State Legislatures Math Policy Academy in Austin, Texas, earlier this week! She spoke about the importance of sound, evidence-based math policies and shared the online resource https://t.co/VMb0CbOI2b with attendees.