
K-12 Education
Governors are leading efforts across the country to ensure that students in their states graduate prepared to succeed in postsecondary, the workforce, and life. The NGA K-12 Education Team supports Governors in these efforts by regularly bringing together Governors’ education policy advisors to connect with and learn from each other and national and state experts in the field; providing ongoing responsive and proactive technical assistance; and through the development of resources and reports that spotlight promising practices and actionable strategies on timely topics, including addressing students’ academic recovery and well-being and strengthening educator recruitment and retention.
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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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Strategies for Addressing the Comprehensive Needs of Students and Families Through Community Schools and Wraparound Supports
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Strategies for Parent, Family, Student and Community Engagement with K-12 Schools
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Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute 2022
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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.
Meet The 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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Governors: ‘Today We Stand With All Floridians’
Student and 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
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Chronic Absenteeism Webinar
Academic Recovery / Summer Learning and Enrichment
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Governor’s Pocket Guide to Early Literacy
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Chronic Absenteeism Webinar
Digital Literacy
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Governors, Private Sector, Education Leaders Advance Computer Science Education
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Governors Convening on Computer Science Education
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Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson Advances Computer Science Education Initiative with State Leaders, National Experts
Educator Workforce
Education Finance
K-12, Postsecondary, Workforce Connections
NGA K-12 Education Library

Work Based Learning
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Governors Prioritize Expanding Internet Access for K-12 Students
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Arkansas Department of Education Hosts Student & Educator Well-Being Forum
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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Becomes Chairman of National Governors Association
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Governor Doug Burgum Hosts Summit on Innovative Education
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State of the States – 2021
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State Leaders Outline Strategies for Accelerating Student Learning Amid Pandemic
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State Plans for Accelerating Student Learning: A Preliminary Analysis
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National Governors Association to Work With 6 States to Meet Social and Emotional Needs of Students and Families
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State Education Trends
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