The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
Telltale Signs of Rigor and Career Readiness in High School
State boards can take a lesson from schools that already dish up rigorous assignments in college- and career-ready courses alike and ensure more schools do it.A New Architecture for High School Learning
State leaders should retire the Carnegie unit and open the door for high school designs that ensure learning is engaging, relevant, experiential, and competency based.
How Rhode Island Increased the Value of a High School Diploma
New graduation requirements aim to align with college admission standards and address inequities in college and career readiness.
Access to Data Is Key to Navigating High School and Beyond
Surveyed students report being at sea on postsecondary options and the progress they are making toward their goals.
Merging High School and College: The Early College High School Model
Six elements in statewide law and policy pave the way for effective programs that help more students thrive in college courses while they are still in high school.
Harnessing the Power of Evidence-Based Policymaking
State boards should lean into education data and work to overcome challenges to doing so.
The Role of Teachers Unions in School Governance during COVID-19
While relationships with school leaders were contentious in places, many districts benefited from collaborative ones.
State Boards and the Governance of Early Childhood Education
As states seek to bring coherence to the disparate systems that have a hand in early education and care, state boards have key roles to play.
State Takeovers: No Silver Bullet for School District Improvement
On average, takeover fails to improve achievement measures, but how it is done matters a lot.