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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

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.

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.

For decades, researchers and education leaders have explored the best ways to build and sustain a pipeline of diverse and effective educators.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health and the resources available to support it.

In April 2023, CCSSO convened state chiefs and national education leaders for Imagining More: A Summit on Modernizing Our Educa

When Odyssey Charter School in American Fork, Utah was created in 2005, its founders emphasized direct instruction and limited use of technology. For 15 years, the school relied on transparency projectors and paper and pencil assignments.

As we round out 2022, we look back in appreciation for the indefatigable efforts of state leaders, and we are honored to support them and their teams as they serve our nation’s students.

Dedicated, creative educators have been a vital support for students and families throughout the last few disrupted years in education.

By Carissa Moffat Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Chief State School Officers