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Engaging Youth in Education Policymaking
More than 400 students now serve as members of state boards of education or state advisory councils in 33 states. Learn how states are elevating student voice and leadership in education policymaking.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: The Pursuit of Goals for Education
In education we can’t seem to get traction, but we can sure get whiplash. Will this time be different?
read moreFrom the President's Pen: The Starfish and the Ocean
All policies are thus rightly viewed as part of a greater ecosystem.
read moreStudent Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table
Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Looking in the Mirror
The relentless pursuit of equity and excellence begins at the board table—not at the schoolhouse door.
read moreAt Least 14 State Boards Elevate Teachers’ Voices in State Education Policymaking
A growing number of state boards of education are involving teachers in policymaking decisions, says NASBE analysis.
read moreInvolving Teachers in State Education Governance
A growing number of states boards of education see the advantages of involving teachers in policymaking decisions. Many have created a place for a current teacher to serve on the board.
read moreWe the Media: Communicating in Times of Crisis
Effective, clear communications in uncertain times is critical—for parents, policymakers, and the public.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Evaluating the State Chief
Even more widely varied than how a state board is assembled is its scope of authority, with a few being solely advisory and others totally independent. All state boards have three primary levers: the powers of policy, convening, and questioning.
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