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Educate Maine Named NASBE’s 2018 ‘Friend of Education’

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Educate Maine Named NASBE’s 2018 ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, VA—Educate Maine is being honored this year as the 2018 “Friend of Education” by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization […]


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NASBE Joins Campaign to Highlight State Leadership in Education

New Education Campaign Highlights State Leadership to Improve the Nation’s Schools States Leading will spotlight best practices and progress to ensure educational equity   Washington, D.C. (February 21, 2018) – States are pursuing innovative policies and using best practices to improve the nation’s schools, and a coalition of organizations representing America’s chief state school officers, […]


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NASBE President on Florida Tragedy

For Immediate Release: February 15, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE President on Florida Tragedy Alexandria, VA – NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson today made this statement on the tragic high school shooting that occurred in Parkland, Florida, yesterday: “The shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida yesterday is a […]


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NASBE Report: Wise Student Data Privacy Policies Bolster Personalized Learning

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841  NASBE Report: Wise Student Data Privacy Policies Bolster Personalized Learning Alexandria, VA – A new NASBE report argues that good student data privacy policies recognize the potential for personalized learning to accelerate student achievement while also guaranteeing safe, secure access to a predetermined, […]


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NASBE Statement on Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality Regulations

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-244-9954, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Statement on Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality Regulations Alexandria, VA – Kris Amundson, president and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education, today expressed opposition to plans for eliminating the Federal Communications Commission’s Net Neutrality protections. Amundson said, “Our members […]


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NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors John Kelly of Mississippi Serves as Chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors; Rachel Wise of Nebraska Chosen as Chair-elect. Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education is pleased to […]