States’ Early Learning Initiatives in 2023 Seed 2024 Plans
A new NASBE Policy Update examines state actions in on early childhood education in 2023.
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State Advances in Early Childhood Education Seed Plans for 2024
In 2023, several states made significant strides toward universal pre-K, increased funding and support for early educators, and improved literacy and math instruction.
Serve on NASBE Governmental Affairs or Public Education Positions Committees
Under the leadership of NASBE Board Chair Sarah Moore, the NASBE Board of Directors is committed to increasing state participation in NASBE committees. NASBE members are invited to join the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) and the Public Education Positions Committee (PEP). Every NASBE state is entitled to one member on each of these committees (although […]
Newest Issue of the Standard Highlights a Role for States in Advancing High-Quality Curriculum
Authors in the latest issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard draw lessons from a spectrum of state policies that are being used to increase the adoption of high-quality curriculum.
Indiana, Guam, and the District of Columbia Lead Efforts to Create Healthy School Facilities
The Indiana, Guam, and D.C. state boards of education each received grants through NASBE’s Healthy School Facilities Network, a project aimed at building and enhancing the capacity of states to ensure all students have access to healthy school facilities free from environmental harms.
NASBE, NCSL Hold Convening on Early Literacy and Math in San Diego
tate board of education members from the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE’s) Early Literacy Work Group joined state legislators from across the U.S. to collaborate and discuss the latest research and state activities surrounding early literacy and math policymaking.
NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Sarah Moore of Arkansas chairs NASBE’s Board of Directors; Keven Ellis of Texas serves as chair-elect.
Erin D. Benham
Erin D. Benham was reappointed to the Connecticut State Board of Education by Governor Ned Lamont in January 2023 and serves as the state board’s vice chair. She also chairs the board’s accountability and support committee, and is a member of the academic standards and assessment committee. In June 2020, Ms. Benham was appointed to […]