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NASBE Redesigns Database of State Policies Covering 200 Topics Related to School Health
A companion Child Trends analysis of the updated data shows the number of states with policies on trauma-informed care training in schools has tripled since 2017.
Topics
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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NASBE President Comments on CDC School Reopening Guidance
NASBE appreciates the deliberative, collaborative approach the CDC and U.S. Department of Education took to develop new school reopening guidance released today. State boards of education remain engaged partners in this effort.
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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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March 2, 2021
NASBE Welcomes Dr. Miguel Cardona as New U.S. Secretary of Education -
February 25, 2021
NASBE Redesigns Database of State Policies Covering 200 Topics Related to School Health -
February 12, 2021
NASBE President Comments on CDC School Reopening Guidance -
February 4, 2021
NASBE President and CEO Robert Hull to Retire -
January 27, 2021
NASBE joins with 30 National Organizations Commit to Ensuring State Leaders to Prioritize School Climate
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.