ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights
ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights is a weekly podcast that provides quick, timely updates about K-12 education legislation across the country. Hosted by the ExcelinEd in Action Advocacy team, we track and report on bills about several key student-centered policy areas, including early literacy, the teacher pipeline, school funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways. In a nutshell: The ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights podcast is the perfect way to stay up to date on the latest education policy news and trends during state legislative sessions from a team of experts you can trust.
Why should you listen?
- You'll find out about what’s trending in K-12 education policy in state legislatures.
- You'll stay informed on how bills are changing, stalling or advancing
- You’ll learn which state legislative champions are shaping the future of education.
- You'll be inspired to take action to improve education for all students.
Subscribe to ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights today, and never miss an episode!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Quick Update: Early wins and surprises in legislative sessions
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, ExcelinEd in Action’s National Legislative Director Ashley Mullins kicks off the podcast’s revamped format for 2025. She delivers a quick, 15-minute update …
K-12 education bills to watch in 2025 | Patricia Levesque
In this episode, our National Legislative Director Ashley Mullins sits down with our Executive Director Patricia Levesque to discuss the most significant K-12 education bills to watch in 2025. This d…
Statehouse Spotlights is back! Learn what’s NEW in the 2025 season.
Welcome back, policy enthusiasts and education advocates! Statehouse Spotlights is returning for an exciting 2025 season. You don’t want to miss it.
Ashley Mullins, ExcelinEd in Action’s National Leg…
2024 Election Results: Governors on K-12 education, chamber change-ups and more
Our hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins are back on the airwaves during the legislative off-season for a really special episode. They’re diving into the recent 2024 gubernatorial elections and explor…
BONUS: Education policy wins you missed over summer break
In this special bonus episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins provide an in-depth recap of the recent state legislative sessions that concluded in June and July. They wi…
States we think will go big on education in 2025
This is the final episode of our 2024 season of Statehouse Spotlights! Thank you to our listeners for sticking with us through legislative sessions. In this episode, we look forward to 2025, highligh…
Education victories in the states from 2024
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we take a comprehensive look at recent education victories and setbacks across the nation. From Arizona to Missouri, Mississippi to Virginia and beyond, we e…
Addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in schools with Sal Khan
In this enlightening episode, we explore the transformative impact of AI in K-12 education, from personalized tutoring to reduced teacher workload.
Our Executive Director, Patricia Levesque sits down…
North and South Carolina: What’s Happening and What to Expect
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins preview North Carolina's upcoming legislative session and discuss what to expect on the docket for education. They’ll als…
What states are doing to keep and attract teachers to the profession
On today’s episode of Statehouse Spotlights, hosts Tome Greene and Ashley Mullins discuss the concerning trends around teacher job satisfaction and what states are doing to address this issue.
They’l…
Defending charter schools from legislative attacks
Welcome to our latest episode of Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country.
In today’s episode, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins delve into the …
The fuss around "accredited schools" and school choice programs
Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins unravel the captivating debate surroundi…
Startling statistics that should light lawmakers’ fire to improve education
Welcome to a special episode of Statehouse Spotlights, and happy Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month!
Our Advocacy Team leads Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins update on the latest education legisl…
Midseason Wrap-up and Look Ahead
Join us for the latest episode of Statehouse Spotlights as we provide a midseason wrap-up and look-ahead of legislative sessions across the nation. Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins bring you the l…
Indiana’s groundbreaking high school redesign
Tune in to Statehouse Spotlights as we focus on Indiana’s groundbreaking initiative to reshape the high school experience by significantly redesigning diplomas.
In today’s episode, hosts Tom Greene a…
How states are answering the workforce's call for data science education
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we share the weekly state actions highlights then dig into data science. Data science is an up-and-coming education policy area. If you’re a policymaker list…
How states are addressing adolescent literacy
Tune in to this episode of Statehouse Spotlights as we delve into the critical topic of adolescent literacy during National Reading Month.
Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins will address the concer…
Florida Session Wrap-up
Welcome to Statehouse Spotlights, your go-to podcast for the latest in education news across the country. In this episode, we’ll take you on a journey through the 2024 Florida legislative session, of…
Why rural communities should embrace education choice
In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we discuss why rural communities should embrace school choice.
Hosts Tom Greene and Ashley Mullins will give an overview of the significant growth of school …
How smart policymakers handle struggling third-grade readers
In today’s episode of Statehouse Spotlights, we delve into third-grade retention policies. Why are they so crucial for struggling readers? Why do some people oppose them despite all of the positive e…