Recent News
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Commentary
State Network Mulls Early Literacy, Math, Pre-K Expansion, and More
Members of NASBE’s Early Childhood Education State Network convened in Washington, DC, on June 2-3 to explore policies and initiatives for expanding pre-K and meeting early learners’ needs, including through the development of curriculum, early literacy and math policies, mixed delivery systems, and supporting English learners. State board members and staff from Arkansas, Delaware, Hawai‘i, […]
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Announcement
Call for Annual Conference Session Proposals
Everything’s bigger in Texas—including your ideas! NASBE’s 2025 Annual Conference is heading to Austin, TX, and our call for session proposals is open until June 30! Showcase your state's standout work in education policy!
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Press Release
NASBE Series Highlights State Innovation to Transform High Schools in Washington, Kentucky, and Indiana
The Washington, Kentucky, and Indiana state boards of education are advancing bold policies to create more personalized, flexible, and future-ready high school experiences.
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Commentary
States Convene to Advance High School Transformation
NASBE’s High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN) gathered last month in Indianapolis alongside partners from KnowledgeWorks and the Carnegie Foundation. Teams from California, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Washington convened to center student voice, collaborate across states, and consider how to reshape the high school experience and drive systems change. HSTSN’s Student Advisory Council […]
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Press Release
NASBE’s State Education Standard Examines Ways to Help Students Make Smooth School Transitions
Authors identify ways to harness data and accountability measures and to bolster interagency and interschool communication.
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Announcement
Nominations Open: NASBE's 2025 Awards and Board of Directors
Recommend a deserving colleague for a 2024 NASBE award or board position.
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Press Release
States Strengthen Evidence-Based Literacy Initiatives with Principal Training
NASBE analysis underscores the role school leaders play in instructional leadership around literacy and supporting instructional change.
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Press Release
Hawaiʻi and Maryland Join NASBE’s Early Childhood Education State Network to Advance Early Learning
The Hawaiʻi and Maryland state boards of education join NASBE's Early Childhood Education (ECE) State Network.
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Press Release
New NASBE Analysis Highlights the Importance of Bilingual Education for All Students
State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by both supporting early learners who already speak a language other than English and expanding access to bilingual education for English-only speakers.
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Press Release
Six States Join Network to Advance High School Innovation
Over two years, NASBE will lead a network of states in examining policies and practices to make the high school experience more relevant and engaging.