{"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":"Quick Update: Early wave results – wins & policy trends","slug":"quick-update-early-wave-results-wins-policy-trends","published_at":"2026-03-26T14:54:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/quick-update-early-wave-results-wins-policy-trends","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239","url":"https://shows.acast.com/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights/episodes/quick-update-early-wave-results-wins-policy-trends","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/69c5489e9b6be94a1a83fa12/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins delivers a timely look at the first wave of education policy outcomes from the 2026 legislative session. With several states already adjourned and others quickly approaching key deadlines, this update highlights where meaningful progress has been made and where important debates are still unfolding.  Ashley breaks down early wins across states like Florida, Indiana, Utah, New Mexico, Virginia and West Virginia, from expanded school choice and strengthened teacher pipelines to investments in literacy, college and career pathways and student supports. She also unpacks key defensive victories that protected existing policies from rollback, underscoring the importance of both advancing and safeguarding student-centered reforms.  Beyond individual state updates, the episode explores emerging national trends, from the growing momentum behind phone-free school policies to increased focus on charter school facilities and funding equity. Ashley also spotlights major proposals still moving through legislatures, offering insight into where policy conversations are headed next.  As the 2026 session continues to take shape, this episode provides a clear, concise snapshot of early signals—and what they may mean for the months ahead.  Remember to join the conversation on social media.    ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com)     ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram      ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • BlueSky     ExcelinEd in Action on  Facebook48   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins delivers a timely look at the first wave of education policy outcomes from the 202…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":651,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/episodes/quick-update-early-wave-results-wins-policy-trends/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/quick-update-early-wave-results-wins-policy-trends.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}