Reimagining School
Bolstered by American Rescue Plan funds and lessons learned during pandemic-induced school closures, state policymakers have an opportunity to reexamine and reform their education systems.
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Student Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table
Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.
Moving toward Competency-Based Professional Learning
Microcredentials embedded in effective learning systems can promote teacher growth, advancement, and retention.
From the President’s Pen: Mind the Gaps
Where are the access and opportunity gaps that you need to bridge in your state?
We the Media: Family Engagement during the Pandemic
State boards should seize every opportunity to help schools strengthen bonds with families.
State Board Voice: School Meals: A Basic Ingredient for Equity
A critical lifeline now, school meals will continue to help level the playing field for future generations of students.
NCOSEA Voice: What State Education Agencies Need to Know about FERPA
State boards can set the vision for sharing data to serve the interests of students, families, and schools.
Equity in Rural Education
Authors of the January 2021 issue of the State Education Standard discuss the issues faced by rural schools and how the pandemic has amplified many of those issues.