Publisher’s Note from NASBE
State boards of education have been increasingly concerned about recruiting and retaining effective teachers.
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Making Educator Diversity a Kitchen Table Issue
Over half of public school students are students of color, but only about 20 percent of their teachers share that background. Closing this gap is not just about recruitment, it is about reimagining systems.
Gauging the Impact of Funds for Students Experiencing Homelessness
State boards can help drive improvements in programs serving students in unstable housing and ensure effective implementation.
With New Diploma, Indiana Takes Step toward Remaking High School
As part of Indiana's high school transformation efforts, the state has adopted a new diploma framework with seals tied to college, career, or military pathways, offering students more flexibility and clearer outcomes.
Kentucky’s Homegrown Approach to Rethinking High Schools
Kentucky is using community-driven portraits of a learner to guide high school redesign, focusing on local flexibility, more relevant assessments, and vibrant learning.
Washington State Board Seeks Shift to Mastery-Based Learning
Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.
Sustaining Gains at the Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition
Better alignment in policy and practice can ensure that the skill boosts from pre-K persist throughout the elementary years.
Promoting Students’ Well-Being during the Transition to High School
Academic success in ninth grade requires supports for healthy social and emotional development.