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NASBE, NCSL Hold Convening on Early Literacy and Math in San Diego
tate board of education members from the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE’s) Early Literacy Work Group joined state legislators from across the U.S. to collaborate and discuss the latest research and state activities surrounding early literacy and math policymaking.
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NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Sarah Moore of Arkansas chairs NASBE’s Board of Directors; Keven Ellis of Texas serves as chair-elect.
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LeVar Burton Named NASBE’s 2023 Friend of Education
Emmy award–winning actor, director, author, and television host LeVar Burton is being honored as the 2023 Friend of Education by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to preK-12 education are significant and enduring.
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States Engage Families to Improve Youth Mental Health
Parents are often overlooked as allies when it comes to providing school-based services, according to a new NASBE analysis.
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NASBE Names Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond as Policy Leader of the Year
Darling-Hammond, an esteemed educator, researcher, and president of the California State Board of Education, is a leading voice for improving educational outcomes for all students and an innovator in education policy.
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NASBE Recognizes California Student State Board Member Naomi Porter with National Award
This award was established in 2023 to recognize the dedication and education policy impact of student representatives on state boards of education.
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NASBE Honors Charlene Necessary for Her Service to the Maryland State Board of Education
Charlene Necessary has served the Maryland State Board of Education as its administrator and regulations coordinator over the last 15 years and prior, the Office of the Attorney General.
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NASBE Honors Maine State Board of Education Chair Fern Desjardins with Distinguished Service Award
This national award honors current and former state board members who have made exceptional contributions to education.
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New Issue of NASBE Journal Urges State Leaders to Address Student Disengagement
Authors detail ways to draw chronically absent students back into regular attendance and create learning environments and support systems to better engage all students.
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States Find Innovative Ways to Fund and Sustain Testing for Lead in Water at School
Alexandria, VA — 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. According to a new NASBE analysis, several states are overcoming this barrier by using innovative funding streams and communicating effectively with the public about test […]
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