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Advancing Math and Science Instruction
Advancing math and science education entails doing something different so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery.From the President’s Pen: Picture Every Student Loving Math and Science
There is no math or science gene that only some people have.Engaging Students through Ethnic Studies
California, Connecticut, and Texas broaden their elective offerings.Five Questions State Boards Should Ask to Advance College and Career Readiness
State boards can leverage dual enrollment opportunities, rigorous coursework, new graduation pathways, course alignment with high-opportunity careers, skill building for the jobs of the future, and tracking of student attainment after graduation to expand college and career readiness.Engaging All Students
Authors explore the reasons why students increasingly feel uninspired and disengaged at school and outline steps state leaders can take to help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness.
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.
read moreState Board Voice: Kentucky's Portrait of a Learner
When fully implemented, portraits of a learner become the lever by which teachers, schools, and communities rebalance learning expectations.
read moreAssessment Innovation: Selecting the Right Path Forward
Almost no one is satisfied with the status quo in assessment and accountability. With so many voices clamoring for innovation, how can state policymakers select the right path forward? In this third session of our Assessment and Accountability NASBE Member Learning Series, led by the Center for Assessment’s Scott Marion and Carla Evans, we explore […]
read moreState Policy to Support Early Literacy Success
After recent NAEP scores highlighted low reading proficiency among students in the U.S., many states are looking to science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction to bolster their state policies to better prepare young children on how to read. State boards of education have the opportunity to ask questions and support policies that ensure all […]
read moreUsing School Accountability Systems to Support School Improvement
School accountability systems are often criticized for being disconnected from or even hindering the important work of improving schools. What is the role of accountability to promote better outcomes for students, and how do we design and implement systems that are more likely to deliver on that promise? In this second session of our Assessment and Accountability […]
read moreReimagining High School: The Role for State Leadership
This webinar will explore what it takes to redesign a high school and how state policy can catalyze—or hinder—transformation at scale.
read moreLooking beyond the State Summative Test for Instructional Insights
This learning series explores a trending topic on state board agendas: assessment and accountability.
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