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More than 850 educators, researchers, policymakers and practitioners attended the Council of Chief State School Officers’ (CCSSO) National Conference of Student Assessment (NCSA) held in Seattle, Washington, this summer.

The pandemic exacerbated inequities for many students, including those with disabilities.

In the fall of 2020, close to 5 million English learner (EL) students were enrolled in K-12 education in the United S

COVID-19 brought forth a myriad of unprecedented obstacles. The nation’s children and school systems faced those obstacles head-on, and for students experiencing homelessness, the roadblocks were exacerbated.

State education leaders understand the value of establishing and investing in a strong educator workforce to improve student outcomes.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) released a report highlighting key insights from the St

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.

Inspirational, motivated and innovative are just a few ways to describe the 2024 State Teachers of the Year.

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.

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