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

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Five Questions for State Boards to Ask about AI in Schools

GenAI is creating tremendous opportunities but also posing considerable risks and challenges for schools.
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Curbing Cell Phone Use in Classrooms

State boards are well positioned to create guardrails to help school districts make informed decisions on cell phone policies.
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Civic-Ready Students

More and better civics will inspire students to become better citizens who will be equipped to participate, preserve, and defend America’s democracy and engage in reasoned, respectful discourse.

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