Recent News
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Announcement
Annual Conference 2021: Now On-Demand
A very special thank you to all who participated in NASBE’s virtual annual conference! On-demand session recordings are now available for most sessions.
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Announcement
2021-2022 Appointments to GAC and PEP
NASBE member state board chairs, please make your appointments to the GAC and PEP committees. These committees are vital to the work of NASBE and require only minimal time from those involved—typically a Zoom call every month. GAC receives updates on federal education issues and weighs in on developments important to NASBE. PEP tees up […]
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Press Release
NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its board of directors. Janet Cannon, a member of the Utah State Board of Education, became NASBE’s board chair at the close of the organization’s virtual Annual Conference and business meeting last […]
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Press Release
NASBE Analysis Urges Policies that Empower Youth to Prevent Suicide
States can prioritize policies that leverage peer-to-peer support to increase the impact of their overall youth suicide prevention strategies.
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NASBE in the News
NASBE Report on Lead in Water Testing Cited in the Media
NASBE’s recent report How States Are Handling Lead in School Drinking Water was featured in several news stories from EducationDive, District Administrator, The 74, and others. From Education Dive’s story, “Report: Testing requirements for lead in school drinking water remain hit-or-miss nationwide,” November 3, 2021 – State leaders have long lacked federal requirements for […]
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Press Release
New NASBE Report Details How States Are Handling Lead in School Drinking Water
New research finds most states test for lead in drinking water, but efforts are inconsistent and face challenges.
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Press Release
State Leaders Can Promote Student Success by Prioritizing Physical Education
A new NASBE analysis details how state boards of education can support equitable access to physical activity and quality physical education through policymaking, convening, and community partnerships.
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Press Release
Federal-State Policies Promote Stronger Action on Clean Drinking Water in Schools
Alexandria, VA – Recent federal and state action shows bipartisan consensus on the need to do more to ensure clean drinking water in schools and communities, according to a new NASBE analysis. The report highlights ways state leaders can leverage the current policy climate and available federal funds to better support school districts in lead […]
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Press Release
Paolo DeMaria Selected as NASBE’s Next President and CEO
DeMaria most recently served as Ohio’s superintendent of public instruction and brings 30 years in state education policymaking, organizational leadership, and strategic planning to NASBE. He becomes NASBE’s president and CEO in January 2022.
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Press Release
NASBE’s Fall Standard Focuses on Achieving Racial Justice in PreK-12 Education
Alexandria, VA – Even as battles are waged over how K-12 instruction presents race, culture, and history in classrooms across the United States, public schools remain an essential part of a commitment to a just society in which all students receive excellent instruction and equal opportunities to learn, have the supports they need to thrive, […]
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