Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast

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Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.


From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways. ​


In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.​


Why should you listen?​

  • You'll learn about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.​
  • You'll hear from policymakers, educators and researchers who are shaping the future of education.​
  • You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how education policy is made.​
  • You'll be inspired to engage in the K-12 education systems and policy areas that matter to you.​


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Episode Date
Education policy trends to watch in 2026 | Patricia Levesque
Dec 11, 2025
BONUS: Key takeaways you missed from sessions at the National Summit on Education
Dec 04, 2025
From the 2025 Summit Main Stage | Gov. Jeb Bush & Hanna Skandera
Nov 20, 2025
The Data Imperative: How states should “level up” high school | Liz Cohen
Nov 13, 2025
Adolescent literacy is the new frontier in literacy policy | Dr. Kymyona Burk & Casey Taylor
Nov 06, 2025
What happens to students after they graduate? | Dr. Ken Warden
Oct 30, 2025
How phones affect teens & how school districts can track impact | Superintendent Ellen Weaver
Oct 23, 2025
Building Better Teachers: How states can raise the bar on preparation | Meagan Comb
Oct 16, 2025
Examining "the honesty gap” and school accountability policy that works | Chris Cerf
Oct 09, 2025
School districts as education scholarship account (ESA) providers - Keith Jacobs
Oct 02, 2025
Math Policy 201: When should students take Algebra I or should they? | Dr. Thomas Dee
Sep 24, 2025
The funding policy that helped Idaho charter schools at no cost to taxpayers | Terry Ryan
Sep 18, 2025
What’s up with federal education policy? | Patricia Levesque & Lindsay Fryer
Sep 11, 2025
2025 Season Trailer: We’re back for a second season! Here’s what to expect.
Sep 04, 2025
Education policy trends to watch in 2025
Dec 05, 2024
From the Summit Main Stage | Gov. Jeb Bush & IN Education Secretary Katie Jenner
Nov 14, 2024
No More Lines: The push for open enrollment by 2030 | Tim DeRoche
Nov 07, 2024
How states are ensuring more high school grads are employable
Oct 31, 2024
Demystifying dyslexia and the policies that impact students
Oct 24, 2024
Math policies that can help fix the nation’s math crisis | Adam Ezring
Oct 17, 2024
How to do student-centered education funding right | David Mansouri
Oct 10, 2024
Overhauling how states support teachers | Superintendent Catherine Truitt
Oct 03, 2024
Breaking ground on Indiana’s Career Scholarship Accounts | David Buyze
Sep 26, 2024
The Utah ESA story and what comes next | Robyn Bagley
Sep 19, 2024
Tennessee’s journey to improve early literacy | Dr. Sara Morrison
Sep 12, 2024
The impending public school enrollment drop | Chad Aldeman
Sep 05, 2024
Trailer - Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast
Aug 29, 2024