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State boards of education spend a great deal of time discussing evaluation processes and accountability systems. However, most board agendas are eerily silent when it comes to the single most important area of evaluation and accountability within the purview of all state boards of education: self-evaluation.


Looking in the Mirror





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Engaging All Students

Authors explore the reasons why students increasingly feel uninspired and disengaged at school and outline steps state leaders can take to help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness.
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Beyond Testing for Lead in Drinking Water: Implications for Funding

While most states encourage or require schools to test for lead in drinking water, funding to sustain remediation lags—despite significant federal grants designed to boost those efforts.

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