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 22, 2024
Annual Conference 2024





Past Annual Conferences


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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Six Questions to Advance Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship

Adolescents consume a lot of screen media, which exposes them to potentially harmful media messages that impacts their physical, mental, and social well-being. Read how some states are equipping students with skills to navigate a complex media landscape.
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Curriculum That Counts

Authors in this issue of the Standard draw lessons from a spectrum of state policies that are being used to increase the adoption of high-quality curriculum.
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Strengthening the Principal Pipeline through State Leadership Academies

Missouri, Delaware, and North Carolina have developed evidence-based professional learning for current and prospective school leaders to increase their effectiveness and reduce turnover.

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