The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
Preparing School Leaders for Crises
Leadership preparation programs and state and district leaders all have a role to play in building principals’ capacity to face crises with resilience and lead in ways that best serve students and support and retain teachers.
Building Trauma-Informed School Systems
This analysis highlights ways states can embed trauma-informed practices in mandated teacher training and ensure that schools reduce the risks to teachers from STS.
Advancing Math and Science Instruction
Advancing math and science education entails doing something different so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery.
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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.
News
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June 23, 2022
NASBE Analysis Urges Preparation for Principals in Crisis Management -
June 14, 2022
States Adopt Trauma-Informed Teacher Training, Few Consider Secondary Traumatic Stress -
May 25, 2022
NASBE President on Texas Tragedy -
May 23, 2022
NASBE’s Standard Highlights Opportunities to Advance Math and Science Instruction -
May 16, 2022
NASBE Appreciates USED's Extension on ARP Liquidation for School Construction
From the States
Michigan Adds Certificate for Birth to Kindergarten Teachers
A detail of how the Michigan State Board of Education, working closely with the state education agency, is expanding opportunities to improve early educators’ preparation.
Kansas Schools Build Resilience amid Redesign
Schools opt to change their approaches to learning and see gains in adaptability.
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.