How North Dakota is Preparing Future School Leaders
State education leaders understand the value of establishing and investing in a strong educator workforce to improve student outcomes.
Better Together: Lessons Learned CCSSO's State Summer Learning Network
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) released a report highlighting key insights from the St
How States Are Planning for the End of ESSER
States and districts received nearly $190 billion in federal funds to support relief and recovery in K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund.
Introducing the 2024 State Teachers of the Year
Inspirational, motivated and innovative are just a few ways to describe the 2024 State Teachers of the Year.
How Tennessee and Ohio are Measuring the Impact of Their Academic Recovery Investments
As states, districts and schools work to recover unfinished learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are turning to strategies such as high-impact tutoring and out-of-school time learning.
Using ESSER Funds to Elevate Student Voice
As the school year is about to begin and students across the country anticipate a fresh start, full of new experiences, knowledge, skills and friends, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is proud to elevate stories of states celebrating student agency and voice ye
Using State ESSER Funds to Strengthen High-Quality Out-of-School Time Learning
High-quality summer and out-of-school time (OST) learning opportunities for students are important tools states can use to accelerate learning and combat learning loss related to both the COVID-19 pandemic and summer slide.
State Initiatives to Address Unfinished Learning Are Already Paying Off
A year before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education piloted the Acceleration Academy model in several districts across the state to expand upon the successful Acceleration Academies in Lawrence Public Schools.
Using ESSER to Strengthen Missouri’s Educator Workforce
For decades, researchers and education leaders have explored the best ways to build and sustain a pipeline of diverse and effective educators.
Using ESSER to Improve Student and Staff Wellbeing
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health and the resources available to support it.