{"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: From appreciation to action—how states are supporting teachers","slug":"quick-update-from-appreciation-to-action-how-states-are-supporting-teachers","published_at":"2026-05-07T13:12:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/quick-update-from-appreciation-to-action-how-states-are-supporting-teachers","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-from-appreciation-to-actionhow-states-are-suppo","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/69fc8fb4dcc3292c13330ad1/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of  Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins marks Teacher Appreciation Week by taking a closer look at how states are moving beyond recognition to implement policies that strengthen and sustain the educator workforce. Rather than focusing on a single bill or state, this episode highlights a growing national trend: lawmakers advancing thoughtful, long-term strategies to recruit, support and retain high-quality teachers.  Ashley walks through key areas of momentum across the country, including efforts to expand pathways into the profession, improve teacher preparation and support and rethink compensation and career advancement. From new approaches to certification and mobility to investments in mentoring, pay and leadership opportunities, states are beginning to take a more comprehensive view of what it takes to support educators at every stage of their careers.  As challenges like teacher shortages and burnout continue to shape the education landscape, this episode offers a timely snapshot of how states are responding—not with quick fixes, but with structural changes designed to make teaching a more sustainable and impactful profession over time.  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  Facebook   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights , host Ashley Mullins marks Teacher Appreciation Week by taking a closer look at how states are moving beyo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":738,"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-from-appreciation-to-action-how-states-are-supporting-teachers/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-from-appreciation-to-action-how-states-are-supporting-teachers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}