{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657c82564969990016c55eb9/697a465dd577b417ba4883ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Statehouse Spotlights is back. Get ready for the 2026 season.  ","description":"<p>Welcome to the 2026 season of&nbsp;<em>Statehouse Spotlights</em>! 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ashley shares how the show will continue to break down complex education issues—from literacy and math to workforce development, digital safety,&nbsp;accountability&nbsp;and school choice—so policymakers, educators and advocates can stay informed and engaged.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This season will feature:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Biweekly 15-minute updates on major bill activity in states nationwide.&nbsp;</li><li>Alternating&nbsp;deep-dive interviews with lawmakers and education leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Expert insights from&nbsp;ExcelinEd&nbsp;in Action’s policy team.&nbsp;</li><li>Coverage of the decisions and debates shaping students’ futures.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Listeners will also hear from Executive Director Patricia Levesque in the season’s opening episode, where she outlines the key trends,&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;and opportunities to watch in&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>At its core,&nbsp;<em>Statehouse Spotlights</em>&nbsp;is about more than legislation—it’s&nbsp;about students, their potential and the champions working every day to expand&nbsp;opportunity.&nbsp;The podcast’s mission remains simple: to keep you informed, energized and ready to take action for better schools and brighter futures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and join us for another year of meaningful conversations and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;policy insights.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Remember to join the conversation on social media.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bskyview.com/c5a5ba4e/excelinaction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action @excelinaction - Bluesky Profile</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/ExcelinAction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action (@ExcelinAction) / X (twitter.com)</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ExcelinEdinAction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExcelinEd in Action (@excelinedinaction) • Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>ExcelinEd&nbsp;in Action on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/excelinedinaction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"ExcelinEd in Action"}