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Washington State Board Seeks Shift to Mastery-Based Learning
Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.
read moreStates Convene to Advance High School Transformation
NASBE’s High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN) gathered last month in Indianapolis alongside partners from KnowledgeWorks and the Carnegie Foundation. Teams from California, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Washington convened to center student voice, collaborate across states, and consider how to reshape the high school experience and drive systems change. HSTSN’s Student Advisory Council […]
read morePrioritizing the Measures of K-12 Success That Matter Most
State leaders can drive real system improvements by rewarding K-12 schools for helping students succeed after high school.
read moreFAFSA as a Pathway to Postsecondary Education
Learning from early adopters of universal FAFSA can help other states design and implement effective policies.
read moreExpanding Access to K-12 High School Work-Based Learning
Several state boards are leveraging graduation requirements, diploma seals, specialized high schools, accountability systems, and aligning with business needs to expand work-based learning opportunities for more students.
read moreHigh School Transformation State Network
The High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN) aims to build and enhance the capacity of state boards of education to enable high school experiences that foster content mastery and durable skills.
read moreNavigating Educational Transformation: A Q&A with State Board Leader Paolo DeMaria
In this insightful Q&A with the Carnegie Foundation, NASBE President and CEO Paolo DeMaria shares his thoughts on the vital role state boards can play to transform educational policy and practice.
read moreReengaging High School Students through Career Academies
When built around four key elements, academies deliver rigorous, relevant learning tied to students' career aspirations.
read moreHow State Leaders Can Stand Up for the COVID Generation of High Schoolers
Families need better data on students' academic progress; students need meaningful learning experiences and better information on postsecondary options.
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