Boardsmanship Review
State boards of education typically play a central role in approving academic content standards, though their authority varies by state. This boardsmanship review outlines guiding principles and common processes to help state boards develop high-quality standards.
Board Members
Matt Hymas serves as chair of the Utah State Board of Education. He has served on the board since 2021 and was reelected in November 2024 for another four-year term. He previously chaired the board’s Law and Licensing Committee from 2023 to 2025. An educator since 2008, Hymas has worked as a mathematics teacher, coach, […]
Board Members
Dr. Byron Ernest was the 2010 Indiana “Teacher of the Year” and 2011 Christopher Columbus Foundation Outstanding National Agriscience Teacher. As a globally recognized speaker and facilitator, Byron founded Leadery Global to offer custom tailored speaking and consultative packages for clients in education and other industries all around the world. Through his professional service firm, he […]
Press Release
Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce Hedy N. Chang, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Attendance Works, as its 2024 Policy Leader of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant impact on education policy. Chang founded Attendance […]
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Sal Khan is the founder of Khan Academy, an educational nonprofit on a mission to “provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.”
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Téa Washington honored for exceptional leadership as a student representative on DC State Board of Education.
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Eboni-Rose Thompson (District of Columbia), Chris Benson (Illinois), and Lisa Fricke (Nebraska) earn this year's Distinguished Service Awards.
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Over two years, NASBE will lead a network of states to examine policies and practices to transform the high school experience.
