March 3, 2026

After years of rising revenues, the education funding outlook is shifting in many states, resulting in fiscal tradeoffs. States are feeling the pressure from all sides — from competing cost pressures to state budget constraints to changes in federal policy. How are these trends beginning to play out in states, and how can state leaders and advocates best respond? Join Bellwether for a LinkedIn Live, in partnership with Curriculum Associates, for a deep dive on the factors impacting state budgets, what to watch for during this year’s state legislative sessions, and how advocates and state leaders are taking action in response.

Featuring:

• Qubilah Huddleston – Policy Lead, EdTrust
•  Bonnie O’Keefe – Partner, Bellwether
• Rebecca Sibilia – Executive Director, EdFund
• Kathryn Vesey White – Director of Budget Process Studies, NASBO