{"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: Prolific session recaps and K-12 education priorities still on the move","slug":"quick-update-prolific-session-recaps-and-k-12-education-priorities-still-on-the-move","published_at":"2026-04-09T14:31:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/quick-update-prolific-session-recaps-and-k-12-education-priorities-still-on-the-move","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-prolific-session-recaps-and-k-12-education-prio","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/69d7b83c34b90cef2bf1d181/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins recaps a prolific week of legislative activity as sessions conclude in Georgia, Idaho and Mississippi. From sweeping literacy and math initiatives to new flexibility for high-performing schools and investments in teacher policy and student pathways, these states advanced a wide range of reforms aimed at strengthening student outcomes. Ashley highlights key takeaways from each session and what these wins signal about education priorities heading into the final stretch of the legislative season.  The episode also looks ahead to major education policies still moving in states approaching adjournment, including funding reforms, continued investments in literacy and numeracy and proposals designed to expand opportunity for students. With multiple states closing in on key deadlines, this quick update provides a timely snapshot of where momentum is building—and what to watch in the weeks 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  Facebook   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins recaps a prolific week of legislative activity as sessions conclude in Georgia, Idaho&n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":866,"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-prolific-session-recaps-and-k-12-education-priorities-still-on-the-move/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-prolific-session-recaps-and-k-12-education-priorities-still-on-the-move.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}