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States Collaborate to Promote Economic Growth, Well-being through Outdoor Recreation
Arkansas, Maryland, New Hampshire join 16-state network focused on the great outdoors. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – State leaders from across the ...
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Governors Leading on Supporting Student Loan Borrowers
Governors will continue to provide borrowers in their states with resources and guardrails that promote successful repayment and leverage student ...
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Governors, Private Sector, Education Leaders Advance Computer Science Education
BOSTON –National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson convened a meeting with Governors from five other states, private ...
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State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness
During their State of the State addresses in 2022, Governors highlighted the need for increased social, emotional, mental, and behavioral ...
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Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the 2022 NGA Winter Workforce Symposium, State workforce development leaders engaged with business leaders and subject matter experts on ...
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Governors’ Initiatives To Enhance Planning, Delivery And Success Of Major Infrastructure Projects
This document serves as a reference guide to demonstrate how Governors are thinking about infrastructure investments holistically, organizing their administrations ...
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State Targeted Violence Prevention: Programming & Key Performance Indicators
A resource to develop communities statewide that are well-equipped to prevent targeted violence. (Download) State Targeted Violence Prevention The following ...
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Using Data to Advance Digital Skills: A State Playbook
To assist states in closing digital skill gaps and preparing for digital equity planning, this brief offers key questions and ...
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Webinar: Education Trends in 2022 State of the State Addresses
NGA partnered with Education Commission of the States (ECS) to produce a report summarizing Governors’ top education priorities as outlined ...
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State Efforts to Improve the Continuum of Care for Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder
Lessons Learned from the National Governors Association Substance Use Disorder Learning Collaborative in Six States (Download) Executive Summary In June ...
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IIJA Implementation Resources
As Governors lead on implementing the historic bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Governors Association will be ...
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FAFSA Completion Action Lab
This Action Lab focuses on strategies for increasing completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to expand ...
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The Key Role of Community Colleges in Scaling Apprenticeship Programs Statewide
This webinar highlights outcomes of the ECCA initiative and the key role that community colleges play, in partnership with Governors, ...
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Leveraging Registered Apprenticeship to Build a Thriving and Inclusive Economy
Ensuring that every resident can get into well-paying, stable careers through accessible, affordable education and training is a top priority ...
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Elevating Opportunities for Innovation: Education Leadership in Colorado and Ohio
Conversations with education leaders in Colorado and Ohio co-hosted by the National Governors Association and Chiefs for Change. This two-part ...
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