The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.



Attend the largest gathering of state board of education members in the nation, with ample opportunity for peer networking and conversation. Expert speakers cover a range of topics important to state boards.


October 26, 2026
Annual Conference 2026





Past Annual Conferences


October 27, 2025
Annual Conference 2025




October 23, 2024
Annual Conference 2024




October 25, 2023
Annual Conference 2023




October 26, 2022
Annual Conference 2022




October 6, 2021
Virtual Annual Conference 2021




October 22, 2020
Virtual Annual Conference 2020





Featured Items

Reimagining the Roles of Teachers and Leaders

Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, experts highlight the many ways states are restructuring staffing and instruction to make teaching more manageable and rewarding.

Call for Annual Conference Session Proposals

NASBE’s 2026 Annual Conference is heading to Baltimore, Maryland, and our call for session proposals is open until May 26! Showcase your state's standout work in education policy!
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Leaders Back Statewide Plans to Improve Math Learning

Leading states have been launching or expanding plans to bolster students’ math learning.

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