Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.
From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways.
In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
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Policy Changes Lives is a weekly seasonal podcast that spotlights how the states are using thoughtful education policies to change students' lives for the better.
From back-to-school in September through November, experts from the ExcelinEd team share their expertise and interview policymakers, educators and researchers about transformative K-12 policies. Each week, we explore a different topic related to states' education policies, such as early literacy, math, the teacher pipeline, funding, the digital divide, education choice, reimagining learning, school accountability and college and career pathways.
In a nutshell: Policy Changes Lives is designed to inform and engage policymakers, educators and advocates about the latest trends in K-12 education policy.
Why should you listen?
Please subscribe and follow @ExcelinEd on Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thank you for listening!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When should students take Algebra I—and how can states design math policies that expand opportunity without setting students up to struggle? In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Lindsey Henderson, Policy Director for Math at ExcelinEd, sits down with Dr. Thomas Dee, Professor of Education at Stanford University, to explore what the research really says about Algebra I timing, readiness and state policy solutions.
Together, Lindsey and Dr. Dee examine the evidence behind guaranteed access/automatic enrollment policies, the critical role of early math foundations like fractions and ratios and why one-size-fits-all “Algebra for All” approaches often backfire. They also dig into high school math pathways—whether calculus, data science or quantitative reasoning—and how states can better align them to student aspirations.
From lessons learned in states like Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana to the broader implications of detracking and math access, this conversation provides policymakers with practical insights and actionable strategies. Whether you’re a state leader, educator or advocate, this episode offers a clear takeaway: math policy isn’t just about when students take Algebra I—it’s about ensuring every student is prepared, supported and set up for long-term success.
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