The Standard - Column

State Board Voice: School Is No Longer Just a Place

We need to create space and flexibility for educators' creativity, curiosity, and innovation.


We the Media: Laying Down a Baseline on School Health Policies

States have been making important strides toward ensuring that schools are safe, more supportive learning environments.


Student Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table

Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.


From the President's Pen: Mind the Gaps

Where are the access and opportunity gaps that you need to bridge in your state?


We the Media: Family Engagement during the Pandemic

State boards should seize every opportunity to help schools strengthen bonds with families.


State Board Voice: School Meals: A Basic Ingredient for Equity

A critical lifeline now, school meals will continue to help level the playing field for future generations of students.


NCOSEA Voice: What State Education Agencies Need to Know about FERPA

State boards can set the vision for sharing data to serve the interests of students, families, and schools.


The NASBE Interview: Fern Desjardins, Robin Stevens, and Sandra Kowalski

The rural perspective needs to be brought to the state board. There are so many implications.