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PEAK2026
Rooted in Purpose, Growing Together PEAK2026 is in St. Louis, March 25–27, 2026 to celebrate their 30th anniversary and the very heart of philanthropy: the love of humanity. The convening theme, Rooted in Purpose, Growing Together, will elevate how PEAK members are spearheading innovations in data, technology, grantmaking and grants management, and working in true partnership to better care for...
2026 Education Trends in Governors’ State of the State Addresses
Join Education Commission of the States, in partnership with the National Governors Association, for our annual Governors’ State of the State Addresses webinar on Wednesday, March 25. This session will highlight trends in education priorities from governors’ 2026 State of the State addresses across the country. Each year since 2005, we've tracked, analyzed and identified trends in education policy accomplishments and proposals mentioned in governors’ State of the State addresses. These accomplishments and proposals span across the education spectrum from early care and education to the workforce, which impact policymakers,...
2026 Budget and Tax Briefing
Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families have to spend on basic needs and invest in their future, define the size of...
How Social-Emotional Learning Supports Dual Enrollment
Online dual enrollment courses that integrate social-emotional learning enable high school students to access, authentically engage with, and succeed in early college coursework. In a soon-to-be-released guide, JFF offers a road map for postsecondary institutions to design and scale these courses through high-quality professional development for instructors, intentional coordination of student access and support, and deep engagement with high school...
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