
K-12 Education
Ensuring access to a quality education to help all students reach their full potential is a top priority for Governors across the country. NGA provides information, research synthesis, policy analysis, technical assistance and resources to Governors and their staff on education topics. At the center of the K-12 Education team’s work are three core principles: equity, alignment, and evidence. The team is currently focused on supporting Governors as they transition from pandemic-disrupted learning to reimagining their state’s education systems, including on efforts aimed at closing the digital divide; addressing students’ academic recovery and wellbeing; and strengthening educator development and support systems.
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Improving Student, Family And School Staff Well-Being
NGA is working with six states and national and state partners, as well as grant support, to develop and carry out action plans focused on one or more specific state policy priorities related to students’ comprehensive development during and beyond COVID-19.

School Leadership Hot Topics
On School Leadership Hot Topics, nationally recognized education experts share their knowledge and insights on strategies and promising practices for advancing school leadership policies and priorities at the gubernatorial and state level. For additional information and resources on principals and school leaders, please visit the Wallace Foundation Knowledge Center.
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State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness
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State of the States: Academic Supports
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Webinar: Education Trends in 2022 State of the State Addresses
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2021-2022 CHAIRMAN’S INITIATIVE
Computer Science Education

Jobs that require computer science skills and knowledge will only continue to grow during the 21st century. Especially as more remote working opportunities arise, state leaders want to ensure that graduates have the skills they need to find high-paying jobs without leaving the state. Governors are leading the charge to identify best practices in expanding access to computer science education in K-12 schools across the country. Governor Hutchinson’s Initiative will focus on how states can expand access to computer science opportunities, including discussions on how to ensure equitable access to computer science education.
Meet Our Team
- Seth Gerson
Program Director
- Catherine Van Ness
Senior Policy Analyst
- Katie Nichols
Policy Coordinator
K-12 Topics
Health and Safety
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Child Care for School-Aged Children
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School Nutrition and Meals Programs During K-12 School Reopening
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School Safety and Prevention Webinar
Student and Staff Well-Being
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Improving Student, Family and School Staff Well-Being
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Arkansas Department of Education Hosts Student & Educator Well-Being Forum
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National Governors Association to Work With 6 States to Meet Social and Emotional Needs of Students and Families
Academic Recovery / Summer Learning and Enrichment
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K-12 Education: Reflect And Redesign
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Strategies for Reengaging Students During and Beyond The COVID-19 Pandemic
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State Leaders Outline Strategies for Accelerating Student Learning Amid Pandemic
Digital Literacy
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Governors Discuss Computer Science Education with Secretary Gina Raimondo and Fortune 500 CEOs
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Governor Hutchinson Highlights K-12 Computer Science Initiative at NGA Winter Meeting
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Governors Convene in Person for 114th National Governors Association Winter Meeting
Educator Workforce
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School Leadership Under ESSA: State Highlights
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How Maryland Policymakers Are Working Together to Improve School Principal Quality
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Promising Practices in Boosting School Leadership Capacity: Principal Academies
Education Finance
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Financing an Equitable and High-Quality K-12 Education System
K-12, Postsecondary, Workforce Connections
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Education Topic Papers a Governor’s Dual Enrollment Framework for Success
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Strada Education Network Invests in Development of State Policies for Adult Learners, Disconnected Youth
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Policy Academy on Scaling Work-Based Learning: Knowledge Exchange Learning Lab
NGA K-12 Education Library

State of the States 2022
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Strategies for Supporting Students with Unique Needs During & Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
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School Leadership Hot Topics
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Governor Hutchinson Hosts National Computer Science Education Week Kick-Off
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National Governors Association Chairman’s Initiative Highlighted at CSEdCon
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2021 State of Computer Science Education Report
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Lessons Learned from Afterschool and Summer Learning and Enrichment in 2021
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State Policy Levers to Support Principal Pipelines
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K-12 Education: Reflect And Redesign
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Strategies for Reengaging Students During and Beyond The COVID-19 Pandemic
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