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Seven Questions State Boards Should Ask about High-Quality Instructional Materials
A shared curriculum holds the entire educational enterprise together.
read moreStates Move to Govern AI Use in Schools
New state guidance explores how AI can strengthen teaching and learning while balancing risks.
read moreStates Take Next Steps on Governing AI Use in Schools
In 2026, state boards of education are likely to move beyond issuing AI guidance and toward monitoring implementation and possibly developing policies.
read moreState Strategies for Implementing Skill-Based Assessments
Experts explore key themes in NASBE’s latest issue of the State Education Standard on “skills of value” and discuss the landscape of available assessment tools and their tradeoffs.
read moreHow Prosocial Education Can Support Students’ Well-Being and Workforce Readiness
Student behavior challenges and teacher burnout are growing concerns in schools across the country—while employers are calling for stronger social skills. What role can state boards play? Join NASBE for a timely webinar featuring Christi Bergin, an internationally recognized researcher and director of the nation’s leading prosocial education lab, and former Missouri State Board Member […]
read moreNASBE Standard Examines How States Can Better Evaluate and Communicate Career-Relevant Skills
Authors explore ways states can ensure the durable skills”students gain in high school are valued beyond high school.
read moreDeskilling the Knowledge Economy: Implications for Schools
To foster students’ entry into the workforce, their schools will need to equip them with AI-complementary skills.
read moreThe Role of State Boards in Making Credentials' Value Transparent
Not all credentials are created equal, so how will students and families choose?
read moreTurning Graduate Portraits into Pathways
North Carolina and Indiana are leading in the push toward teaching and assessing durable skills.
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