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Although the federal government has recently taken a larger role, funding education and setting education policy has traditionally been—and remains—primarily the responsibility of state and local governments. From pre-kindergarten to post-secondary, states are at the forefront in trying to adapt educational institutions to today’s realities and prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing, global economy. CSG tracks trends in education and helps policymakers stay abreast of how changes in the economy, demographics, technology and society are likely to affect students and educational institutions in the future. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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