Yesterday, the Alabama Senate passed early literacy legislation to ensure more students are reading on grade level before entering fourth grade. HB 388, sponsored by Representative Terri Collins, establishes a comprehensive early literacy curriculum that will provide additional supports for…
Alabama students are one step closer to having access to computer science courses in all schools after the Alabama Senate unanimously approved legislation today. HB 216, sponsored by Representative David Faulkner, also makes it easier for teachers to become certified…
Louisiana representatives passed a bill today that would give the state’s lowest performing readers funds for additional supports outside the classroom. HB 446, sponsored by Representative Steve Carter, would create a Reading Assistance Program for students in grades 3-5 who…
Alabama’s youngest students may soon have more support to ensure they are reading on grade level by the time they leave third grade, setting them up for future success. The House passed a comprehensive early literacy bill, sponsored by Rep.…
Today, Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 19-199 into law to help more Colorado students read on grade level before entering fourth grade. SB 199 passed the legislature with unanimous support. The new law raises expectations, increases transparency and provides…
More Pennsylvania students may soon have access to new educational opportunities through a $100 million increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, proposed in legislation championed by Speaker Mike Turzai and passed by the House today. This would be the largest one-year increase in the…
Backed by bipartisan support, the Alabama House approved legislation that will ensure every student in Alabama has access to computer science curriculum by the 2020-2021 school year. The bill also establishes pathways for computer science teacher certifications. HB 216, sponsored…
This morning, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed landmark legislation that will make rigorous computer science coursework available to students statewide and create a pipeline of educators equipped to teach these 21st century skills. The Governor signed SB 108, a priority…
In an historic vote, the Tennessee General Assembly today gave final approval to the Volunteer State’s second program aimed at empowering families with the freedom to pursue the educational options best suited to their individual needs and aspirations. Under HB…