Statehouse Spotlights is back! Learn what’s NEW in the 2025 season.
ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse SpotlightsShow Notes
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 Legislative Director, is your host this season, and she will guide us through the education bills to watch throughout the legislative season. If you’re a new listener, our podcast is your go-to for the latest updates on K-12 education legislation across the country. Whether it’s funding, literacy, math, school accountability, teacher pipeline and retention, college and career pathways, students’ digital safety, or school choice initiatives—we’ve got you covered.
Listen to this 2025 season trailer to learn how the format will be changing this year and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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