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#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…

#NorthCarolina's 2026 legislative session delivered wins for students across literacy, math, college and career pathways and teacher workforce development. Read what lawmakers accomplished in our latest blog post: excelinedinaction.org/2026/0… #NCleg

When families have options, schools rise to meet them. Miami's Catholic schools are growing fast, with enrollment up 8.2% in a decade, and outperforming on NAEP. That's what a healthy school choice ecosystem looks like. #FLpol heartlandernews.com/catholic…

Encouraging news out of #SouthCarolina: reading and math scores are trending up statewide, marking the best results since SC READY began. A solid step forward for students and educators! #scpolitics @EducationSC ed.sc.gov/newsroom/news-rele…

#WestVirginia's Hope Scholarship program has expanded, and all K-12 students are now eligible to apply this year. More than 25,000 students will receive a scholarship for the coming school year, including over 12,000 who are brand new to the program! Read more:wvmetronews.com/2026/08/08/m…

#Texas's new universal school choice program drew more than 274,000 applications in its first year. In a new op-ed, ExcelinEd in Action Chairman Gov. @JebBush makes the case for why Texas built its program well from the outset, drawing on Florida's own experience building toward universal choice over time. He argues that as programs mature, the path forward is continued improvement and expansion, not a retreat to a one-size-fits-all system. houstonchronicle.com/opinion…?

Oklahoma's 2026 session delivered real wins for students, from stronger literacy instruction and expanded math support to more education options and permanent phone-free schools. Here's a look at what lawmakers got done: excelinedinaction.org/2026/0…