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ExcelinEd in Action is a 501c(4) nonprofit working to turn proven, bold education reforms into reality. Follow our team for the latest in the states.

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · last wk.

#Idaho has a big opportunity to strengthen its teacher workforce. A new National Council on Teacher Quality report shows how states can "spend smarter" on teacher pay, from rewarding teachers in hard-to-fill roles to recognizing effectiveness. www.idahoednews.org/news/report-...

Report: Idaho offers no extra funds for hard-to-fill teaching positions

The state ranks 36th nationally in average teacher pay and provides no targeted salary supplements for difficult-to-staff schools or subjects.

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 3w ago

#Nevada's school choice conversation is front and center as the state heads toward the next legislative session. At last week's roundtable, Gov. Lombardo, lawmakers and advocates highlighted charter school expansion, open enrollment and Opportunity Scholarships. news3lv.com/news/local/n... #NVleg

Nevada school choice takes center stage of Gov. Lombardo education roundtable

Education is a major topic in our state, especially as we head into the elections and the next legislative session.During a roundtable Thursday morning with sch

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 3w ago

#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/2026/09/21/t...

Teachers say Indiana's 'bell-to-bell' phone ban makes enforcement easier • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Teachers say Indiana's new "bell-to-bell" ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier to confiscate phones or send students to the principal's office.

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · last mo.

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/2026/08/31/f...

Florida Advances Student Opportunity through School Choice, Math Innovation and Teacher Workforce Policy

Florida’s 2026 legislative session protected school choice, expanded math pathways and increased opportunities for students statewide.

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · last mo.

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: www.whsv.com/2026/08/25/v...

Virginia students make gains in reading, math as schools push toward pre-pandemic levels

Statewide proficiency improved again last school year, continuing a five-year climb as the commonwealth prepares to measure students against tougher benchmarks.

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Texas's new universal school choice program drew more than 274,000 applications in its first year. Gov. Jeb Bush on why Texas built it right from the start and why choice should keep expanding, not stall out. www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

Jeb Bush: 'Texas families have waited a long time for parental choice'

When Jeb Bush served as Florida governor, the state began laying the groundwork for a program that allows parents to use state funding for schools of their choice. Now, he says, Texas is getting a...

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“By extending the proven supports that have driven our state’s academic progress into more grades and subjects, we are building on Mississippi’s momentum and keeping our focus on student success,” said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education. Read more: www.wjtv.com/news/educati...

Mississippi launches new math and literacy initiatives

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) provided an update to the State Board of Education regarding two new academic initiatives – the Mississippi Math Act and the Adolescent Literacy Initiative – for the 2026-27 school year. According to MDE, the initiatives stem from state legislation within Senate Bill 2294 passed during the 2026 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The #Utah Fits All Scholarship program received 27,560 student applications this year, setting a new record for the program! The program provides education scholarships that families can use for private school tuition and approved homeschool expenses. Read more: kutv.com/news/educati...

Demand outpaces funding for Utah Fits All Scholarships, 7,500 students on waitlist

A record 27,560 students applied for Utah's state-funded Utah Fits All Scholarship program this year.In June, 19,800 scholarships were awarded, while about 7,50

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ExcelinEd in Action@excelinaction.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#NorthCarolina lawmakers are considering HB 301, which would set statewide AI guidelines for public schools, covering classroom use, data privacy and AI literacy. Read more: www.cbs17.com/news/capitol...

NC lawmakers consider requiring AI policies in public schools

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As schools grapple with the rise of artificial intelligence, a bill making its way through the General Assembly would establish statewide guidance for how public schools use the rapidly evolving technology in North Carolina classrooms. House Bill 301 would require public school districts to adopt policies regarding the use of AI […]

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