If that is too heavy - handed, states could band together in smaller groups with interstate compacts that promise particular behaviors and create organizations to help them achieve their goals. (educationnext.org)
If DoED is inclined to go beyond merely providing information but still stay well within the umbrella of state and local control, it might look to support interstate compacts by which small groups of states with similar demographics work together with money and TA from ED to improve. (educationnext.org)
This compact was found in the state of Missouri to be an unlawful interstate compact, never was approved by Congress.. (jonathanpelto.com)