{"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":"Statehouse Spotlights is back. Get ready for the 2026 season.","slug":"statehouse-spotlights-is-back-get-ready-for-the-2026-season","published_at":"2026-01-29T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/statehouse-spotlights-is-back-get-ready-for-the-2026-season","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239","url":"https://shows.acast.com/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights/episodes/statehouse-spotlights-is-back-get-ready-for-the-2026-season","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657c82564969990016c55eb9/e/697a465dd577b417ba4883ed/media.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the 2026 season of  Statehouse Spotlights ! In this trailer, host Ashley Mullins reintroduces the podcast and previews what listeners can expect in the year ahead, including fast-moving legislative updates and in-depth conversations with the leaders shaping K–12 education policy.   Ashley shares how the show will continue to break down complex education issues—from literacy and math to workforce development, digital safety, accountability and school choice—so policymakers, educators and advocates can stay informed and engaged.   This season will feature:  Biweekly 15-minute updates on major bill activity in states nationwide.  Alternating deep-dive interviews with lawmakers and education leaders.  Expert insights from ExcelinEd in Action’s policy team.  Coverage of the decisions and debates shaping students’ futures.  Listeners will also hear from Executive Director Patricia Levesque in the season’s opening episode, where she outlines the key trends, challenges and opportunities to watch in 2026.  At its core,  Statehouse Spotlights  is about more than legislation—it’s about students, their potential and the champions working every day to expand opportunity. The podcast’s mission remains simple: to keep you informed, energized and ready to take action for better schools and brighter futures.   New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and join us for another year of meaningful conversations and timely policy insights.  Remember to join the conversation on social media.    ExcelinEd in Action @excelinaction - Bluesky Profile   ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com)     ExcelinEd…","meta_description":"Welcome to the 2026 season of Statehouse Spotlights ! In this trailer, host Ashley Mullins reintroduces the podcast and previews what listeners can…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/excelined-in-action-statehouse-spotlights-6742239/episodes/statehouse-spotlights-is-back-get-ready-for-the-2026-season/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/statehouse-spotlights-is-back-get-ready-for-the-2026-season.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}