{"podcast":{"title":"ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights","slug":"excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239","podcast_index_feed_id":6742239,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/657c82564969990016c55eb9","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/657c82564969990016c55eb9","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1702658334421-5db438be1e53cf13f9243c8c2933e723.jpeg","author":"ExcelinEd in Action","episode_count":64,"summary":"ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights is a weekly podcast that provides quick, timely updates about K-12 education legislation across the country. Hosted by the ExcelinEd in Action Advocacy team, we track and report on bills about several key student-centered policy areas, including early literacy, the teacher pipeline, school funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways. In a nutshell: The ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights podcast is the perfect way to stay up to date on the latest education policy news and trends during state legislative sessions from a team of experts you can trust. Why should you listen? You'll find out about what’s trending in K-12 education policy in state legislatures. You'll stay informed on how bills are changing, stalling or advancing You’ll learn which state legislative champions are shaping the future of education. You'll be inspired to take action to improve education for all students. Subscribe to ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse Spotlights today, and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239"},"episode":{"title":"K–12 education bills to watch in 2026 | Patricia Levesque","slug":"k-12-education-bills-to-watch-in-2026-patricia-levesque","published_at":"2026-02-05T17:20:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/k-12-education-bills-to-watch-in-2026-patricia-levesque","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239","url":"https://shows.acast.com/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights/episodes/k12-education-bills-to-watch-in-2026-patricia-levesque","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/6984d1529e3d84d98b63e069/media.mp3","summary":"In the season premiere of  Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins sits down with ExcelinEd in Action Executive Director Patricia Levesque to break down the most important K-12 education policy trends to watch in 2026.    With legislatures moving quickly in an election year, Ashley and Patricia explore how states are responding to both long-standing challenges and emerging issues—from strengthening math and literacy systems to expanding college and career pathways, addressing digital distractions, modernizing school choice, reinforcing accountability and strengthening the teacher pipeline.    Drawing on Patricia’s national policy forecast and early legislative activity, this episode offers a comprehensive look at where education policy is headed and what it means for students, families and educators.    Links to resources mentioned in the episode:   Patricia’s blog post, “ 8 Education Policy Trends for State Lawmakers in 2026 ”  EarlyLiteracyMatters.org   MathMatters.org    PathwaysMatter.org    SchoolChoiceMatters.org      Timestamps   [1:52] – The 2026 Education Landscape & Election-Year Dynamics  [4:40] – Math Policy Reforms & Guaranteed Access (Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa, Alabama, Georgia, New Mexico, Utah, Wisconsin)  [14:09] – Adolescent & Early Literacy Expansion (Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Massachusetts)  [18:44] – College & Career Pathways & Postsecondary ROI (Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina)  [22:44] – Digital Safety, Phone-Free Schools & AI Guardrails (New Jersey, Indiana, Utah, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Caroli…","meta_description":"In the season premiere of Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins sits down with ExcelinEd in Action Executive Director Patricia…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2557,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/episodes/k-12-education-bills-to-watch-in-2026-patricia-levesque/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/k-12-education-bills-to-watch-in-2026-patricia-levesque.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}