This is what systemic change looks like. State leaders can put policies and processes in place to make tangible differences in the lives of children served by the system now - but it takes focus, cross-coordination, and a whole lot of stakeholder engagement.

Nebraska students were front & center in this research from Zearn The NDE invested ESSER funds to make Zearn math available for all public and nonpublic school students. Those students who used Zearn made great strides in their math achievement. about.zearn.org/insights/zearn…

Today's a good day to remember that about 2/3rds of the ESSER relief money (~$130 billion) remains to be spent --> #NAEP #NAEP2022

If Catholic schools were a state, they’d be the highest performing in the nation on all four NAEP tests.

ICYMI: Easy-to-navigate analysis of #NAEP 2022 results with state and district rankings, change in proficiency rates, subgroup breakdowns, and more! via Kunjan Narechania @JBaghian Watershed Advisors watershed-advisors.com/resources/naep…

We’re in the running for Fordham Institute's "Wisest Wonk"! Read our op-ed to find out why our best shot at reimagining HS requires partnership between education & workforce policymakers. And don't forget to vote for your favorite #Wonkathon op-ed (like ours below 👇😉)@JBaghian

A great argument for streamlining the system of funding and supports that’s supposed to help students understand, and equip themselves for success in, various career pathways. Fordham Institute Wonk-a-Thon silver goes to Kunjan Narechania @JBaghian Watershed Advisors fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

2ND PLACE in 2022's Wonkathon: To reinvent high school, look beyond education policy, by Kunjan Narechania and @JBaghian Read it now! gadf.ly/3BSqD2J

Thanks to everyone who voted in the 2022 #Wonkathon! If we want to remake high schools, we have to start with the tangled web of policies and programs that comprise America’s “workforce development” field. We’re excited to work on this in the new year.

To boost student math achievement, today I’m announcing that we are making a high-quality online math program available for free to all Colorado elementary and middle school students. Schools and districts can sign up to participate immediately at about.zearn.org/colorado.

We’re only a few days out from #ASUGSVSummit — on 4/18 I’ll be moderating a discussion with Rose Else Mitchell of Scholastic, Penny Schwinn & Dr. T. Nakia Towns about how we can solve the nation’s reading emergency. ASU+GSV Register to listen in virtually. cvent.me/W0nBQo

.Kunjan Narechania: In Louisiana, we developed a single portal for school districts to seek grants, plan purchases and set priorities. The U.S. Department of Education should do the same buff.ly/45EM8B7

Leverage and making the invisible - visible - that's the job and possibility of when government works for the people - inspiring example with the Super App in LA the74million.org/article/1-way-… Kunjan Narechania

Great article by ⁦⁦Kunjan Narechania⁩ fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

Thoroughly enjoyed facilitating this panel discussion today. Insightful, honest responses and reflections based in evidence about the “Science of Math” what it’s going to take in practice for the results we want to see for our kids. Thx Kaila, Kunjan Narechania Tom Loveless

.Chad Aldeman: The U.S. is about the only country that tries to assess reading comprehension without taking students' background knowledge into account. Louisiana pilot program is looking to change that buff.ly/4aZJZ4Q

{new} How States Can Use a “Super App” to Set Priorities and Streamline Funding Programs: eduprogress.org/how-states-can… via Kunjan Narechania Collaborative for Student Success

A “Super App” is transforming how school districts plan & spend. Dive into Chad Aldeman’s interview with Watershed Advisors CEO Kunjan Narechania (Kunjan Narechania) on how Louisiana (and now Arkansas) has revolutionized school funding. #EduProgress. eduprogress.org/how-states-can…

Great resource from Watershed Advisors provides long-term look at NAEP trends by state: watershed-advisors.com/resources/naep… Thanks Kunjan Narechania and team!

.@DOELouisiana is prioritizing education focused on foundational phonics and math skills. The result? Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to new NAEP, The Nation's Report Card data.