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Announcement

Join the State Mathematics Improvement Study Group

NASBE invites state board members and selected other interested individuals to come together to examine mathematics achievement and promising approaches to improve it.

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event

Advancing the Early Literacy Workforce by Working with State Legislators

*NASBE Members-only Learning Session* Widening achievement gaps in reading underscore the urgent need for state leaders to work together to boost early literacy and support effective professional development for educators. Existing PD has been criticized for its lack of efficacy, disconnection from the science of reading, and absence of policy support. The policy landscape may […]

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Press Release

NASBE’s Standard Highlights Opportunities to Advance Math and Science Instruction

Authors in this issue advance reasons for building educators’ capacity to pinpoint gaps in learning so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery and to help students understand math and science concepts and their relevance in the world around them.

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The Standard

Advancing Math and Science Instruction

Advancing math and science education entails doing something different so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery.

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The Standard - Column

NCSBEE Voice: Advancing Elementary STEM

Our state's passion for industry, diversity, and ecology have made the career and innovation opportunities vast.

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The Standard - Column

Student Voice: STEM Education for All

State boards should invest effort in improving STEM education for everyone.

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The Standard - Article

The Impact of COVID-19 on Math Achievement

Without urgent attention, the problem of unfinished learning will compound as students advance to later grades.

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The Standard - Article

The Urgent Need for Tailored Math Instruction

States can shift away from grade-level myopia to help students catch up.

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The Standard - Article

High-Dosage Tutoring

Strong evidence points to equity and well-being benefits from well-designed programs.

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