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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.Harnessing Service Learning to Build Social, Emotional and Academic Skills
Service learning opportunities help develop students' social, emotional, and academic skills.Moving the Needle on Literacy
To move the needle on literacy, state policymakers must consider the full spectrum of research and focus on high-quality teacher preparation, continuous professional development, and rich curriculum to meet the needs of all students.Expanding and Aligning World Language Teaching
This NASBE policy update discusses ways state boards can bridge the divide between English-only and non-English speakers by promoting policies to increase world language workforce capacity and better align language programs to communities and national need.Five Questions State Boards Should Ask about Civics Education Reform
Civics education has seen short shrift in recent years. State boards can do more to ensure that K-12 students are prepared to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.Five Questions State Boards Should Ask about Accelerated Learning
As states leverage American Rescue Plan funding to safely reopen schools and expand opportunities for summer learning, accelerating learning has risen to the top of their priorities. Here are five questions state boards of education can ask.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.
read moreNASBE’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.
read moreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Math Achievement
Without urgent attention, the problem of unfinished learning will compound as students advance to later grades.
read moreAdvancing Math and Science Instruction
Advancing math and science education entails doing something different so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery.
read moreNCSBEE Voice: Advancing Elementary STEM
Our state's passion for industry, diversity, and ecology have made the career and innovation opportunities vast.
read moreStudent Voice: STEM Education for All
State boards should invest effort in improving STEM education for everyone.
read moreThe Urgent Need for Tailored Math Instruction
States can shift away from grade-level myopia to help students catch up.
read moreHigh-Dosage Tutoring
Strong evidence points to equity and well-being benefits from well-designed programs.
read moreAdvancing Science Instruction
State boards can lean into efforts to boost K-12 science literacy and beef up access to high-quality, inquiry-based education.
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