{"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":"Never too late: North Dakota allows its first charter schools | Sen. Michelle Axtman","slug":"never-too-late-north-dakota-allows-its-first-charter-schools-sen-michelle-axtman","published_at":"2025-05-08T13:10:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/never-too-late-north-dakota-allows-its-first-charter-schools-sen-michelle-axtman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239","url":"https://shows.acast.com/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights/episodes/never-too-late-north-dakota-allows-its-first-charter-schools","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/681cad6b3e6644d7a3a76768/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins sits down with North Dakota Senator Michelle Axtman to discuss the passage of SB 2241, the state’s first public charter school legislation. As the 47th state to adopt charter schools, North Dakota is taking a significant step toward empowering families with more public school options, enhancing accountability and fostering innovation.  Sen. Axtman shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of building a public charter school framework from scratch, why this moment is critical for North Dakota students and what’s next as the state rolls out this historic reform.  Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of championing bold, student-centered policies in the Peace Garden State.  Remember to join the conversation on social media:   X (formerly Twitter): @ExcelinAction   Instagram: ExcelinEd in Action   Facebook: ExcelinEd in Action     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins sits down with North Dakota Senator Michelle Axtman to discuss the passage of SB 2241, the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1579,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/episodes/never-too-late-north-dakota-allows-its-first-charter-schools-sen-michelle-axtman/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/never-too-late-north-dakota-allows-its-first-charter-schools-sen-michelle-axtman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}