Authors: Kris Amundson

Power of the Question

Take It Off the Consent Agenda: Nine Questions State Boards of Education Should Ask about State Assessment Systems

State boards of education have the primary authority over choosing summative assessments in 31 states. This policy update urges comprehensive state board involvement in the development of state assessment systems and lays out nine big questions board members should address before they adopt a new state assessment system

Boardsmanship Review

State Boards: Critical Link to Quality Public Education

As they advocate for a quality education for every child, state boards have four key roles.

Boardsmanship Review

Governing State Board Operations through Parliamentary Procedures

Proper parliamentary procedure makes the most of the limited time boards have together.

Boardsmanship Review

New Member Orientation

If new members get a good orientation early in their term, the whole board will be more effective.

Boardsmanship Review

Let the Sunshine In

Board members should be well versed in their state's open meetings law.

Boardsmanship Review

Five Steps to Being a Better Board Member

Like any skill, effective board service can be learned, practiced, and improved.