The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
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Supporting Principals in the Science of Reading
State boards of education can deepen the impact of their literacy initiatives by ensuring that principals are equipped to implement schoolwide instructional changes.
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Improving Bilingual Education for All Learners
State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by supporting dual language learners from an early age and expanding access for English-only speakers.
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Expanding Access to K-12 High School Work-Based Learning
Several state boards are leveraging graduation requirements, diploma seals, specialized high schools, accountability systems, and aligning with business needs to expand work-based learning opportunities for more students.
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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.
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April 1, 2025
States Strengthen Evidence-Based Literacy Initiatives with Principal Training -
March 18, 2025
Hawaiʻi and Maryland Join NASBE’s Early Childhood Education State Network to Advance Early Learning -
March 11, 2025
New NASBE Analysis Highlights the Importance of Bilingual Education for All Students -
March 6, 2025
Six States Join Network to Advance High School Innovation -
February 24, 2025
State Boards Seek Boost in Work-Based Learning
From the States
States Face Challenges Building a School Mental Health Workforce
Challenges persist in attracting and retaining this school-based mental health professionals, but some states, including Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, and others, are making progress.
States Address Access to Menstrual Products in Schools
States such as Georgia, New York, Utah, and others have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty" by expanding access to free menstrual products in 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.