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College, Career, and Civic Readiness

Policy Update

Improving Bilingual Education for All Learners

State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by supporting dual language learners from an early age and expanding access for English-only speakers.

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Policy Update

Expanding 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.

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Announcement

Participate: EdTech Advisory Group

We invite members and board staff to join EdTech advisory group to share insights and state policy trends and provide feedback on NASBE's educational technology initiatives.

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Press Release

NASBE Statement on 2024 NAEP Results in Fourth and Eighth Grade Reading and Math

NASBE issued the following statement in response to the latest release of The Nation’s Report Card.

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Announcement

NASBE Invites States to Join ECE Network

NASBE welcomes state proposals that develop or build on existing innovative strategies to advance learning for children from birth to third grade and to support the ECE workforce and the system.

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Press Release

NASBE Launches High School Transformation State Network Advisory Councils

NASBE is pleased to announce the formation of two advisory councils to support its High School Transformation State Network.

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Boardsmanship Review

Developing Content Standards: A Foundational Task for State Boards

State boards of education typically play a central role in approving academic content standards, though their authority varies by state. This boardsmanship review outlines guiding principles and common processes to help state boards develop high-quality standards.

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Press Release

NASBE Launches High School Transformation State Network to Enhance Student Learning and Success

Over two years, NASBE will lead a network of states to examine policies and practices to transform the high school experience.

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Project

High 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.

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