The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.

Member Participation

The collective voice of state board members can be powerful. NASBE members help govern our organization and elevate it in the national education policy community.



NASBE encourages member participation in committees that help govern the organization and elevate it in the national education policy community.

Finance and Audit Committee

Reviews and approves the association’s budget and the annual audit. The secretary-treasurer chairs the committee, and the chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors appoints its members.

 

Nominations Committee

Reviews officer nominations and recommends candidates for NASBE’s Board of Directors. Each NASBE region has representation on the committee.

 

Editorial Advisory Board

Reviews content of the association’s journal, the State Education Standard, before publication and provides feedback to the editorial director on the publication program as a whole. Contact Valerie Norville for more information.



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The Educators Students Deserve: Four State Policy Approaches

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