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Virtual Annual Conference 2020

Join us for a stimulating virtual conference experience. The inspiring, thought-provoking sessions at this year's conference will give both new and longtime members high-quality learning opportunities to equip them to lead for excellence and equity and will elevate the role of state boards of education in policymaking and effective leadership.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Defining and Defending State Board Authority

State board members should act early and often to articulate their board’s vital role in achieving excellence and equity for all students.

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Working with the Governor

Governors and state boards can make real advances in education policy when they work together, with the governor articulating broad goals for education and the state board developing the policy infrastructure to support those goals.

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NASBE at 60: State Boards Reflect the History of Public Education in America

Read about the rich history of state boards and the organization that was created to serve and support them.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Working with the Media

Board members can work with the media to help communicate important decisions to stakeholders and build public trust.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Conflict of Interest

How state boards can avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Building Partnerships with the State Legislature

The interests of students are usually best served when state legislatures and state boards view education policymaking as a shared responsibility.

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State Boards: Critical Link to Quality Public Education

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

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Governing State Board Operations through Parliamentary Procedures

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

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