NASBE » NASBE in the News

A Discussion on Arts Education and State Policy

steve — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:16:09 +0000

Miss the recent discussion on EduTalkRadio about the intersection of state policy and arts education? Listen to the podcast by following the link below!

Listen to Podcast

Can Better Organization Produce More Graduates?

steve — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:59:09 +0000

NASBE Chief Knowledge Officer David Kysilko is cited for his knowledge of state education boards in a Stateline article about Oregon’s reorganization of its education management systems.

View Full Article

State Board of Education member briefs officials

steve — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:54:34 +0000

Chestertown resident Madhu Sidhu, a member of the Maryland State Board of Education, recently spoke to lawmakers and their staff as part of a congressional briefing to support a new report from the National Association of State Boards of Education about education technology.

View Full Article

Wyo. public schools’ chief, voters face loss of power as lawmakers advance education bill

steve — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:40:05 +0000

NASBE Chief Knowledge Officer David Kysilko offers national perspective to a state education governance story.

View Full Article

Taking a Closer Look at Teachers’ Technology Shortcomings

steve — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:26:14 +0000

NASBE study group report Born in Another Time featured in Education Week blog post “Taking a Closer Look at Teachers’ Technology Shortcomings.”

View Full Post

It’s Time: Create Smart Policies to Support Student Tech Use

steve — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:50:27 +0000

Technology has become a seamless part of students’ lives in and out of the classroom, and schools must find ways to integrate it. This is one of the conclusions in a report by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), which states that policymakers at the highest level need to understand the trend and form a cohesive course of action for schools to follow.

View Full Article

Group Issues ‘Call to Action’ on Teacher Prep Program Reform

steve — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:16:51 +0000

NASBE Gearing Up study group report referenced in article about pledge by NASBE and other groups to work with 25 states in transforming teacher preparation.

View Full Article

25 States Pledge to Improve Teacher Preparation

steve — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:12:31 +0000

NASBE joins CCSSO and other associations in a pledge to transform teacher preparation programs in 25 states. Executive Director Jim Kohlmoos talks here about the kinds of changes being planned.

View Full Article

steve — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:40:49 +0000

Article explains new report om teacher preparation led by CCSSO, but panel that developed the report included NASBE Directors Brenda Gullett (AR), Steven Pound (ME), and Patrick Guida (RI).

View Full Article

View Full Report

Cache Valley Schools Still Teach Cursive to Youngsters

steve — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:37:37 +0000

NASBE’s Policy Update from September on the Handwriting Debate provides main resource in a Utah article on the teaching of cursive writing in local schools.

View Full Post