Ashley DeMauro Mullins
@AshleyDeMauro
wife + mama | lover of life | politico | believer | student-centered education advocate @ExcelinEd @ExcelinAction | all views expressed are my own!
Did you catch our last episode of Statehouse Spotlights? Tune in to hear our 2025 session highlights from across the states!
The season finale of Statehouse Spotlights is here! @LevesquePat joins @AshleyDeMauro to break down 2025’s biggest #edpolicy wins in literacy, math, pathways, school choice and more. 🎧 Don’t miss it ➡️ shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…
"Choice gives families agency. It gives them hope. And it often provides students with the very thing they need to succeed: the right environment at the right time with the right support." - @AshleyDeMauro @The74 the74million.org/article/new-ha…
In 2025, #Alabama leaders advanced student-focused policies—strengthening classrooms, supporting working families & investing in educators. These bold steps are building a strong foundation for long-term success. Read more in @MirandaWil82096’s blog post ⤵️…
Ohio lawmakers are putting students first with a budget that invests in early literacy and the science of reading, expands college & career pathways, opens advanced math opportunities & continues support for both public and private school choice. Read our statement here:…
Great video highlighting the impact of @GovMikeDeWine's leadership and the work @OHEducation and the Ohio legislature have put into supporting #literacy and a statewide transition to the #SoR. This doesn't happen without investments into literacy coaches and quality curriculum.
The Science of Reading is making a tremendous impact on early literacy in Ohio. Reading is the key to everything for our children – it opens the door to education, to employment, and to life.
A bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools is on its way to my desk! By removing distractions from our classrooms, we’ll ensure New Hampshire is an even better place to learn.
This week on Statehouse Spotlights, #Pennsylvania Rep. @JasonOrtitay joins @AshleyDeMauro to break down Act 135 and how #PA is working to ensure every child becomes a confident reader, starting with evidence-based instruction grounded in the science of reading. Listen now!…
“At a time when some states are lowering expectations to avoid that political discomfort, Oklahoma is choosing to lead." Read @LevesquePat's full op-ed on how #Oklahoma is leading in accountability and transparency, and how other states can follow suit. ⤵️…
Dr. @JonHaidt's "The Anxious Generation" is a must-read for any parent or educator. Grateful to have his support and expertise! A bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in our schools will help ensure a healthier future for our kids.
Screens are negatively impacting our learning environments and making it harder for teachers to do their jobs. I urge the Legislature to pass a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in the classroom to make New Hampshire schools an even better place to learn.
New Hampshire’s years of commitment to educational opportunity have paid off. New Hampshire leaders are making Granite State students universally eligible for school choice, underscoring their dedication to expanding educational freedom for each and every family. #NHPolitics
The #NewHampshire Legislature has passed a bill to open Education Freedom Accounts eligibility to all families statewide. Read our full statement on this historic step for Granite State families ⤵️ #NHPolitics excelinedinaction.org/2025/06/06/new…
These lists are supposed to take the guesswork out of identify high-quality instructional materials, screeners and teacher training aligned with evidence-based literacy. More work to be done!
I sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of Education calling for the withdrawal and overhaul of the Act 135 reading list. This process failed PA’s students and teachers. You can read it here: reportitay.com/Display/SiteFi…
Way to go, New Hampshire! This universal expansion has been a long time coming. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Universal Education Freedom Accounts have officially passed the NH House and Senate! That means every child in the Granite State now has access to an education that best fits their needs, not one dictated by their zip code. 1/4
I introduced House Bill 684 to address one of the most urgent and overlooked issues in Pennsylvania schools—early literacy. Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s third graders are not reading at grade level. We know that if a child can’t read by third grade, their chances of academic and…
"We don’t need to spend more money. We spend too much now and we get little in return. ... if businesses were run like school districts, they would all go bankrupt." -- Ex-GVSB Pres. Bruce Chambers in response to @JasonOrtitay #papolitics delawarevalleyjournal.com/chambers-publi…
It’s official: Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone-Free education is now the law in Virginia. School should be a place of learning and human interaction—free from the distractions and classroom disruptions of cell-phone and social media use. Our students will learn more and be healthier and…
Let’s get it done! @JasonOrtitay @RepJFleming @SenRobinsonPA @SenatorHughes #PAbudget
The Time to Fix Pennsylvania’s Literacy Crisis Is Now by @JasonOrtitay. "We have a chance to fund early literacy initiatives that will train teachers in evidence-based reading instruction ..." #papolitics delawarevalleyjournal.com/ortitay-the-ti…
Math matters!
New Gallup data shows 95% of Americans view math as essential in work and life. Data science and financial math top the list of most desired skills. Yet 85% of managers report math skill gaps in their teams. The future demands more meaningful math. Read more here:…
Great news from #Oklahoma! SB140—now including a comprehensive math education policy—has passed both the Senate and the House. This legislation aims to strengthen math instruction statewide and boost students’ math skills. It now heads to @GovStitt for signing.
Great news! The #NewHampshire House Finance Committee has passed Sen. Sullivan’s (@victoria4nh) SB 295, which would expand the state’s Education Freedom Account Program to offer universal eligibility for all #NH students. A major step forward for educational choice!
In @ChalkbeatPHL, @RRedelmeier covers the literacy legislation that could ensure PA schools use proven, evidence-based methods to teach reading. Read the full article: chalkbeat.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… #PALiteracy #ScienceofReading