The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
States Focus on Improving Math Education
Drawing on lessons from statewide literacy efforts, states are turning their attention to improving math instruction and outcomes.
read moreLeaders Back Statewide Plans to Improve Math Learning
Leading states have been launching or expanding plans to bolster students’ math learning.
read moreState of Preschool 2025: Trends, Progress, and What’s Next
Join NASBE and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) on Thursday, May 7, from 3:00–4:00 pm ET for a webinar highlighting key findings from NIEER’s 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook, with insights from NASBE’s ECE State Network. Presenters include Allison Friedman-Krauss, senior researcher at NIEER, and Steve Barnett, NIEER’s senior co-director and founder. […]
read moreNASBE Highlights Seven Questions to Strengthen Instructional Materials
Alexandria, VA — Top performing countries on the Program for International Student Assessment share a common feature: Each has adopted a coherent, shared curriculum. By contrast, the United States often leaves classroom and lesson choices up to districts, schools, or even individual teachers, resulting in uneven quality in instructional materials. In a new NASBE analysis, […]
read moreSeven 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 more