Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast
Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.
From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways.
In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
Why should you listen?
- You'll learn about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
- You'll hear from policymakers, educators and researchers who are shaping the future of education.
- You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how education policy is made.
- You'll be inspired to engage in the K-12 education systems and policy areas that matter to you.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2024
Education policy trends to watch in 2025
In our final episode of the 2024 season of Policy Changes Lives, hosts Cara Candal and Adriana Harrington sit down with ExcelinEd CEO Patricia Levesque to recap the 2024 National Summit on Education,…
From the Summit Main Stage | Gov. Jeb Bush & IN Education Secretary Katie Jenner
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, ExcelinEd’s Founder and Chairman Governor Jeb Bush sits down with Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner from the main stage at the National Summit on Ed…
No More Lines: The push for open enrollment by 2030 | Tim DeRoche
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Michael Chartier sits down with Tim DeRoche, founder and president of Available to All, to explore the ambitious goal of eliminating school boundary line…
How states are ensuring more high school grads are employable
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Quentin Suffren explores the growing movement among state policymakers to ensure that high school graduates are not only prepared for college but also eq…
Demystifying dyslexia and the policies that impact students
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Sonya Yates sits down with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a renowned dyslexia expert, author, researcher and educational consultant for a special episode to celebrat…
Math policies that can help fix the nation’s math crisis | Adam Ezring
In this episode, host Lindsey Henderson investigates with Adam Ezring, Deputy Director of the Collaborative for Student Success the urgent issue of declining math performance across the nation and th…
How to do student-centered education funding right | David Mansouri
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Matthew Joseph hops on the mic. Matthew serves as Senior Policy Advisor at ExcelinEd, where he focuses on helping states improve education through the st…
Overhauling how states support teachers | Superintendent Catherine Truitt
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host and ExcelinEd Vice President of Policy Cara Candal chats with North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt to explore teacher rec…
Breaking ground on Indiana’s Career Scholarship Accounts | David Buyze
In this episode, we are excited to look behind the curtain in Indiana as dedicated folks break ground on the state’s new Career Scholarship Accounts program. CSAs help students cover costs for a rang…
The Utah ESA story and what comes next | Robyn Bagley
In this episode, host and ExcelinEd’s Senior Policy Director of Education Choice Ben DeGrow welcomes Robyn Bagley, executive director of Utah Education Fits All, to discuss the fascinating journey of…
Tennessee’s journey to improve early literacy | Dr. Sara Morrison
In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, Dr. Kymyona Burk, ExcelinEd’s senior policy fellow specializing in early literacy checks in with Dr. Sara Morrison, who serves as the Executive Director of th…
The impending public school enrollment drop | Chad Aldeman
In the opening episode of the Policy Changes Lives podcast, hosts Cara Candal and Adriana Harrington investigate the impending public school enrollment drop. Our hosts will be joined by special guest…
Trailer - Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast
Welcome to Policy Changes Lives, ExcelinEd's official podcast! Listen to this trailer to learn more about what we'll bring to your airwaves each week.
Why should you listen?
- You'll learn about the l…