{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657c82564969990016c55eb9/698cf5375a0d566e5b498b74?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Quick Update: Opening weeks of the 2026 sessions","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Statehouse Spotlight</em>, host Ashley Mullins breaks down the fast-moving start to the 2026 state legislative sessions, where education policy is already front and center. As lawmakers introduce their early priorities, states are seeing quick action on proposals related to&nbsp;distraction-free learning policies,&nbsp;K-12&nbsp;literacy, math&nbsp;and more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ashley highlights which bills are gaining early traction, where&nbsp;sessions are already approaching adjournment&nbsp;and the common themes&nbsp;emerging&nbsp;across multiple states. She also previews what listeners can expect in the weeks ahead, including deeper conversations with policymakers advancing major reforms. This&nbsp;brief&nbsp;update&nbsp;provides&nbsp;listeners with&nbsp;key insights&nbsp;into the policies shaping the year ahead and a preview&nbsp;of&nbsp;K-12 policy&nbsp;for&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;to come in this dynamic new season of&nbsp;Statehouse Spotlights.&nbsp;&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"}