The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
Equity in Rural Education
Authors of the January 2021 issue of the State Education Standard discuss the issues faced by rural schools and how the pandemic has amplified many of those issues.
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Statement on Horrific Events at U.S. Capitol
NASBE condemns the actions of the riotous mob at the U.S. Capitol unequivocally, as we condemn all acts of terror and violence, as antithetical to what state boards of education value.
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State Boards Advance Equity Agendas in Challenging Times
State boards of education are uniquely placed to help eliminate the political divides that impede decisive action to end inequities in learning. Nebraska, New York, and North Carolina are three states pushing for meaningful change in their state systems.
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State Policy Database on School Health
The NASBE State Policy Database on School Health aligns state statutory and regulatory language on student health to the components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.
State Board Insight
NASBE's State Board Insight database tracks all topics considered by state boards of education each month.
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January 13, 2021
NASBE’s Standard Explores Challenges Facing Rural Schools -
January 8, 2021
Statement on Horrific Events at U.S. Capitol -
December 8, 2020
State Boards in Nebraska, New York, and North Carolina Advance Equity Agendas amid Challenging Times -
November 23, 2020
NASBE Analyzes 2020 State Election Results: Steady Leadership in Most Cases -
November 16, 2020
With COVID‐19 Worsening, Schools Need Federal Aid Now More Than Ever National Organizations Call on Congress to Invest in Schools During Lame Duck
From the States
States Experiment with Assessment through Innovative Pilots
Five states received federal waivers for regular assessments so they could pilot assessment systems in select districts or schools over five years.
Measures of SEL and School Climate in California
CORE Districts plumb the possibilities of using holistic measures to improve schools.
The National Association of State Boards of Education develops, supports, and empowers citizen leaders on state boards of education to strengthen public education systems so students of all backgrounds and circumstances are prepared to succeed in school, work, and life.
Policy Areas
College, Career, and Civic Readiness
State boards should exercise their authority to ensure that the education system at every level supports the success of all students in postsecondary education, careers, and civic life.
Education Governance
State boards should function as the citizens’ voice in education and the stable center of education policymaking, leading efforts to achieve the state vision for equity and excellence through effective, meaningful collaboration with other state policymakers and stakeholders.
Safe and Healthy Schools
Student health is strongly associated with student achievement and school engagement, and students who feel safe at school also feel free to learn.
Teachers and Leaders
State boards should exercise their authorities for preparing, certifying, and supporting educators, recognizing that, of all school-based factors, teachers have the most impact on student achievement and school leaders have the second greatest impact.