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A Look at State Education Governance
State boards of education are different in every state and have diverse policy authority. Some are created by the state constitution and others by statute. Some of their members are elected; some are appointed. In many states, it is the state board who selects the state education chief. In others, it is the governor. Use […]Roadmap to Excellence: Strategic Planning for State Boards
Savvy boards can increase the odds their plans will live, breathe, and have measurable impact.Engaging Youth in Education Policymaking
More than 400 students now serve as members of state boards of education or state advisory councils in 33 states. Learn how states are elevating student voice and leadership in education policymaking.Involving Teachers in State Education Governance
A growing number of states boards of education see the advantages of involving teachers in policymaking decisions. Many have created a place for a current teacher to serve on the board.NASBE’s Standard Examines Elements of Strong Leadership and Effective State Education Governance
Alexandria, VA—As new governors, legislators, state superintendents, and members of state boards of education begin their work after their elections and appointments, they join peers across the country who are grappling with how best to lead state education systems so that all students are well prepared for success in learning, work, and life. Despite the […]
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Is there another domestic policy space more complicated than state education governance? In the face of the 50-plus ways of constructing state systems of public education in this country, the authors in this issue of The Standard attempt to tease out what constitutes strong leadership and effective governance.
read moreHarnessing the Power of Evidence-Based Policymaking
State boards should lean into education data and work to overcome challenges to doing so.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Want to Be a Great State Board Member?
We are stronger when we work together and seek common ground.
read moreThe NASBE Interview: Clarence Crawford, Eric Davis, and Casandra Ulbrich
As a board, we can disagree on policy matters without becoming disagreeable.
read moreThe Role of Teachers Unions in School Governance during COVID-19
While relationships with school leaders were contentious in places, many districts benefited from collaborative ones.
read moreRoadmap to Excellence: Strategic Planning for State Boards
Savvy boards can increase the odds their plans will live, breathe, and have measurable impact.
read moreEffective State Education Governance
No one model is clearly superior, but relationships, talent, and shared loyalty are marks of governance systems that get things done.
read moreNCOSEA Voice: Resolving Disputes without a Lawyer
Resolving disputes requires careful attention to relationships and a willingness to work together.
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