{"id":42694,"date":"2026-06-18T10:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/excelined.org\/?p=42694"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:23:53","slug":"policy-changes-lives-how-excelined-works-with-states-to-transform-education-systems-for-student-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/excelined.org\/2026\/06\/18\/policy-changes-lives-how-excelined-works-with-states-to-transform-education-systems-for-student-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Changes Lives: How\u00a0ExcelinEd\u00a0Works with States to Transform Education Systems for Student Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the K-12 education landscape evolves at a rapid clip, state-driven\u00a0education policy is the most powerful lever for improving student outcomes and\u00a0readying\u00a0graduates for college and higher-quality, higher-wage, in-demand jobs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most states, education&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the biggest&nbsp;portion&nbsp;of the budget. State policymakers\u2014who are active in their communities and attuned to the local challenges schools,&nbsp;educators&nbsp;and families face\u2014are best situated to address those problems with quality policy solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At\u00a0ExcelinEd, our mission is simple: We are a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming education to ensure success for every child through student-centered, state-driven\u00a0policy solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ffe6a3\">\n<h4 id=\"h-excelined-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>ExcelinEd\u00a0at a Glance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ExcelinEd&nbsp;is a national nonprofit education policy organization focused on student-centered, state-driven&nbsp;solutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work with governors, legislators, state education&nbsp;leaders&nbsp;and local partners to develop,&nbsp;advance, implement and catalyze policy solutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our mission centers around\u00a0improving student\u00a0achievement, expanding\u00a0opportunity\u00a0and preparing graduates for college,\u00a0careers\u00a0and the future economy.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key policy areas include literacy, math,&nbsp;school&nbsp;accountability,&nbsp;assessments,&nbsp;education&nbsp;funding, school&nbsp;and&nbsp;education&nbsp;choice, teacher&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;and&nbsp;retention,&nbsp;college and&nbsp;career pathways,&nbsp;and&nbsp;AI and&nbsp;education technology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We employ a comprehensive approach to policy development, research, non-legislative\u00a0advocacy\u00a0and deep implementation services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that success is never final, and reform is never finished. By working directly with state leaders, we help bridge the gap between innovative ideas and measurable results.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-excelined-s-nbsp-education-policy-focus-areas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ExcelinEd\u2019s&nbsp;Education Policy Focus Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ExcelinEd&nbsp;helps states strengthen education systems through practical, evidence-based policy solutions. Our work spans the full K-12 and career-readiness landscape, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literacy and Math:<\/strong>&nbsp;Evidence-based reading and math policies that help students build strong academic foundations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessments and Accountability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Transparent systems that help families,&nbsp;educators&nbsp;and policymakers understand whether schools are delivering results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student-Centered Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;Funding models that direct resources to students based on their needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teacher&nbsp;Recruitment&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Retention:<\/strong>&nbsp;Policies that&nbsp;attract&nbsp;teachers to the classroom,&nbsp;strengthen educator preparation, support excellent&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and expand leadership opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education Choice:<\/strong>&nbsp;Public charter schools, private school choice, education scholarship accounts, open enrollment, microschools,&nbsp;homeschooling&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;flexible learning models that give families more options&nbsp;and&nbsp;customize education&nbsp;to best fit&nbsp;each child\u2019s&nbsp;needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>College and&nbsp;Career Pathways:<\/strong>&nbsp;Policies that&nbsp;help&nbsp;states build a skilled, educated workforce&nbsp;with strong governance, credentials of value, return on investment&nbsp;analyses&nbsp;and clear definitions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI&nbsp;and&nbsp;Education&nbsp;Technology:<\/strong>&nbsp;Forward-looking policies that support innovation while protecting students and strengthening the learning environment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-nbsp-excelined-nbsp-strategy-a-three-pronged-roadmap-for-nbsp-transforming-nbsp-education-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;Strategy: A Three-Pronged Roadmap for&nbsp;Transforming&nbsp;Education&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve long-term success,&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;follows a vision centered on three strategic&nbsp;objectives: improving the existing education system, creating alternatives to&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;currently in&nbsp;place&nbsp;and reimagining the system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach allows us to navigate the past,&nbsp;present&nbsp;and future all at once, catalyzing solutions that states can adapt and adopt based on each state\u2019s education policy landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-improving-the-system-working-within-the-nbsp-traditional-nbsp-k-12-nbsp-education-nbsp-policy-framework-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improving the System: Working Within the&nbsp;Traditional&nbsp;K-12&nbsp;Education&nbsp;Policy Framework&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on strengthening the foundations of&nbsp;the existing&nbsp;educational infrastructure. This includes:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading and Math:<\/strong>&nbsp;Implementing fundamental, evidence-based&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/earlyliteracymatters.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">literacy<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathmatters.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">math<\/a>&nbsp;strategies&nbsp;that&nbsp;lead to&nbsp;rising&nbsp;student&nbsp;achievement&nbsp;and&nbsp;reverse proficiency declines.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equitable Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ensuring&nbsp;funding follows&nbsp;the student and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/policy-playbook\/education-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources are distributed fairly<\/a>&nbsp;to support all students based on their individual needs, not the type of school they attend.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessments and Accountability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Utilizing&nbsp;transparent A-F school grading to provide parents and educators with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/policy-playbook\/school-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">objective, easy-to-understand data<\/a>&nbsp;to know if their school is truly delivering for their child.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teacher Pipeline:<\/strong>&nbsp;Advocating for higher standards in&nbsp;educator&nbsp;preparation&nbsp;programs&nbsp;and creating&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;roles&nbsp;that&nbsp;attract&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;to the profession&nbsp;and&nbsp;allow&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/policy-playbook\/teachers-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best educators to lead<\/a>&nbsp;without leaving&nbsp;the classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-creating-alternatives-expanding-access-and-opportunity-in-education-beyond-the-traditionally-assigned-nbsp-system-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Alternatives: Expanding Access and Opportunity in Education Beyond the Traditionally Assigned&nbsp;System&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child learns differently, and a one-size-fits-all model&nbsp;of&nbsp;education&nbsp;often leaves students behind.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;why we advocate for:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public and Private School Choice:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/policy-playbook\/education-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Empowering families to choose<\/a>&nbsp;the best environment for their children, including&nbsp;public,&nbsp;charter and private schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs):<\/strong>&nbsp;Providing flexible funding that follows the student&nbsp;and allows parents to&nbsp;customize&nbsp;their child\u2019s education using ESAs&nbsp;to pay for tuition, tutoring, or specialized materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hybrid Learning and&nbsp;Microschooling:<\/strong>&nbsp;Supporting modern, flexible school models that meet the needs of today&#8217;s families.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Enrollment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Removing unnecessary&nbsp;barriers to ensure that&nbsp;families have access&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;public school&nbsp;within and outside of their school district, regardless of their income or ZIP code.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-reimagining-the-system-if-we-could-nbsp-build-nbsp-our-education-system-from-scratch-what-would-we-build-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reimagining the System: If We Could&nbsp;Build&nbsp;Our Education System from Scratch, What Would We Build?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look toward the future to build a system that is as dynamic as the students it serves. This involves:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career Scholarship Accounts:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aligning education with workforce needs through specialized funding for technical training.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work-Based Learning and Course Access:<\/strong>&nbsp;Helping students connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities and customize their path to college and career readiness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distraction-Free&nbsp;Classrooms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Reimagining the system also means&nbsp;creating&nbsp;a distraction-free&nbsp;learning environment, which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;advocating for&nbsp;phone-free&nbsp;classrooms and&nbsp;schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI to Support Learning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Leveraging&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;technology and artificial intelligence to personalize instruction, support student learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;enhance teaching&nbsp;while&nbsp;establishing&nbsp;clear AI guardrails that protect students and their&nbsp;privacy. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-we-work-from-policy-development-to-nbsp-implementatio-n\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Work: From Policy Development to&nbsp;Implementatio<\/strong>n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At&nbsp;ExcelinEd, we support partners by producing and sharing resources to educate and build capacity for education&nbsp;policymakers and&nbsp;practitioners. We stay engaged throughout the entire policy lifecycle, and our process is customized for the unique needs of each state.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work includes: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Developing&nbsp;Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our team of experts deliver&nbsp;customized solutions based on deep&nbsp;expertise,&nbsp;research&nbsp;and proven best practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advancing&nbsp;Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;We work side-by-side with policymakers and partners to adopt student-centered&nbsp;policy solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementing&nbsp;Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;We provide technical&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;and knowledge exchange to ensure that adopted&nbsp;policy is&nbsp;implemented with fidelity&nbsp;and yields the intended results.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catalyzing&nbsp;Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/national-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Summit on Education<\/a>&nbsp;serves as a forum for&nbsp;sharing policy solutions across states and&nbsp;igniting and incubating the next generation of innovative ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-state-driven-nbsp-transformaton-nbsp-is-the-secret-sauce-of-nbsp-education\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why State-Driven&nbsp;Transformaton&nbsp;is the Secret Sauce of&nbsp;Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education policy done right pushes beyond bureaucracy and focuses on human potential. By focusing on state-driven policy, we can pollinate great ideas\u2014for example, taking a successful literacy program from one state and quickly spreading it to others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike other organizations in the education policy space,&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;operates both as a \u201cthink tank\u201d and a \u201cdo tank,\u201d meaning we have a&nbsp;deep bench&nbsp;of policy experts across&nbsp;a broad agenda of policy solution areas&nbsp;as well as a team of advocates who&nbsp;work with policymakers in their&nbsp;states to support and&nbsp;advance&nbsp;those&nbsp;solutions. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our strengths lie in our ability to stay relevant to pressing state needs, partner strategically with local&nbsp;partners and&nbsp;coalitions&nbsp;and remain committed for the long term. Whether&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;empowering families with opportunity, aligning education with workforce needs or ensuring every child can read by third grade, our work is grounded in the belief that policy changes lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-looking-nbsp-ahead-engaging-on-today-s-education-policy-reality-while-planning-for-tomorrow-s-needs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking&nbsp;Ahead: Engaging on Today\u2019s Education Policy Reality While Planning for Tomorrow\u2019s Needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move into the future,&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;will remain focused on the most&nbsp;important issues&nbsp;facing students:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regaining ground in math and literacy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>building robust college and career pathways&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>empowering families with school choice&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creating a strong educator pipeline&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintaining&nbsp;high standards&nbsp;for students, holding schools accountable&nbsp;and ensuring outcomes are measured&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>navigating the integration of AI&nbsp;and technology&nbsp;in the classroom and&nbsp;protecting&nbsp;our students&nbsp;in a fast-evolving digital world&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For almost two decades,&nbsp;we\u2019ve&nbsp;been guided by the north star that strong, outcomes-based education policy changes lives&nbsp;and&nbsp;prepares&nbsp;graduates for college and higher-quality, higher-wage, in-demand jobs.&nbsp;We\u2019re&nbsp;proud to partner with states to continue&nbsp;that student-centered work into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-nbsp-asked-questions-about-nbsp-excelined-s-nbsp-work-in-the-states\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently&nbsp;Asked Questions About&nbsp;ExcelinEd\u2019s&nbsp;Work in the States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;do?<\/strong>&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;is a national nonprofit education policy organization that works with state leaders and partners to develop,&nbsp;advance, implement and catalyze student-centered education policies that improve outcomes for children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How does&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;work with states?<\/strong>&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;supports states through the full policy lifecycle: developing research-based solutions, helping leaders&nbsp;adopt&nbsp;strong policies, providing implementation support and sharing ideas that can be adapted across states.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What education policy areas does&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;focus on?<\/strong>&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;focuses on literacy, math, assessments and&nbsp;school&nbsp;accountability, student-centered funding, teacher&nbsp;recruitment and retention, education choice,&nbsp;college and&nbsp;career pathways,&nbsp;and&nbsp;AI&nbsp;and education&nbsp;technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why does&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;focus on state-driven&nbsp;education&nbsp;transformation?<\/strong>&nbsp;States&nbsp;are the incubators of innovation,&nbsp;making&nbsp;many of the most important decisions about education policy,&nbsp;funding&nbsp;and implementation. By working directly with state leaders,&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;helps turn promising ideas into practical solutions that can improve student outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What makes&nbsp;ExcelinEd\u2019s&nbsp;approach different?<\/strong>&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;operates as both a&nbsp;\u201cthink tank\u201d&nbsp;and a&nbsp;\u201cdo tank.\u201d&nbsp;The organization combines policy research and&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;with hands-on work alongside state partners to support adoption,&nbsp;implementation&nbsp;and long-term results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/excelined.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"graphic illustration of the areas in which ExcelinEd works to improve the education system, create alternatives to the system and reimagine the system across policy areas including math, literacy, digital, 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