How State Leaders Can Support Local Innovation and Improvement
By backing educational improvement networks, they can foster collaborative inquiry and experimentation.
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The NASBE Interview: Byron Ernest
New school leaders miss that it is okay to be vulnerable. Vulnerability might be one of the least-used leadership traits.
School Improvement and Accountability
The authors in this issue share what they have learned about what is most likely to move the needle on student learning and how to ensure states and districts are directing resources toward what matters most for improving outcomes
Preparing Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools
By better aligning principal preparation, licensure, and support systems, state boards of education can unlock the potential of innovative high school models.
Five Questions to Ask about Having Student Members on State Boards
Twenty-four state boards of education have at least one student board member serving in a voting or nonvoting capacity. But inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful, effective participation.
States Adopt New Strategies on Numeracy and Career Education
Eighteen states adopted or revised a strategic plan for education in 2025–26, with several of the newest plans emphasizing math learning, workforce readiness, and technology use in schools.
States Elevate Math, Career Education in New Round of Strategic Plans
In 2025–26, 18 states adopted or revised a strategic plan for education.
States Have Permission to Reimagine Staffing, but Do They Have a Vision for It?
Strategic staffing offers a way to redistribute responsibilities so that expertise is shared, roles are differentiated, and support is embedded in daily practice.