The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) will host its 2013 annual conference right outside of our nation’s capital. This year’s event continues in…

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THE PRINCIPAL AS LEADER: AN OVERVIEW

Education research shows that most school variables, considered separately, have at most small effects on l…

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NASBE serves as a rich source of information for its members, producing original, timely information on education’s most pressing issues. The information includes education research and ana…

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The National Association of State Boards of Education exists to serve and strengthen State Boards of Education in their pursuit of high levels of academic achievement for all students.

Education Issues

Assessment

How do we know if students are learning and what they are learning. Topics include formative and summative assessments, validity and reliability.

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Culture & Climate

In what kind of environment are our children learning? Topics include bullying and harassment, motivation and engagement, safety and security, inclusion, and building construction.

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Curriculum & Instruction

What and how are students learning? Topics include content, thinking skills, issues surrounding subject areas, instructional strategies, learning styles and teacher-student interaction.

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Education Governance

What are the ways in which education is managed? Topics include finance, governance and legal issues.

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Teaching

What are the major issues surrounding individuals that educate students? Topics include school leadership, teachers and support staff such as counselors.

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Standards & Accountability

What are the large scale outcomes of the education system? Topics include economics, workplace and college success, democratic participation, and community awareness.

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Student Health

What are the health needs for students to learn at their best? Topics include nutrition, physical safety, physical activity, sexual health and healthy non-toxic environments.

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New Resources

NASBE serves as a rich source of information for its members, producing original, timely information on education's most pressing issues. The information includes education research and analysis, federal legislative updates, tips on effective policymaking, coverage of education reform efforts across the nation, and other vital resource documents.

Our newest set of resources (for March 2013) includes:

  • a Policy Update on the Next Generation Science Standards;

  • updated state education governance models charts;

  • a brief on the proposed USDA competitive foods standards;

  • a look at how two states approach anaphylaxis/epinephrine policy;

  • a commentary on why the Common Core State Standards by themselves are not enough to ensure college readiness;

  • and a commentary on why it is important for students to learn cursive writing and keyboarding.

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Member Services

NASBE develops a host of member services to meet the changing needs of our constituents whether in education issues, policy making process or principles of strong boards.
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Our Partners

NASBE works with many different stakeholders that care about our nation's children, education and public service and thus support NASBE in its work. NASBE thanks them for their support.
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State Boards of Education

State Boards of education are integral to the governance of public education in the United States. Learn more about what they do and how we operate.
State Boards of Education

Congratulations. You have joined a select group of education policymakers who are responsible for providing a lay voice and perspective in public education governance.

As a new member of a state board of education, you have a lot of ground to cover, and NASBE is here to help you navigate this new experience. Welcome to the experience of state boards, welcome to NASBE.

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