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NASBE develops, supports, and empowers citizen leaders on state boards of education to strengthen public education systems so students of all backgrounds and circumstances are prepared to succeed in school, work, and life.
January 2023 — Volume 23, No. 1
Savvy boards can increase the odds their plans will live, breathe, and have measurable impact.
No one model is clearly superior, but relationships, talent, and shared loyalty are marks of governance systems that get things done.
Four practices to increase the pool of skilled early educators stand out as promising.
State boards can set the stage for learning environments that connect and engage all students.
State-level criteria for programs' design can yield better outcomes in preparing and retaining diverse teachers.
State leaders commit to efforts to attract and keep teachers in the classroom.
State leaders have a role in ensuring that educator preparation both models and reflects the science of learning and development.
States should explore better means of assessing teachers' classroom readiness.
