While most states encourage or require schools to test for lead in drinking water, funding to sustain remediation lags—despite significant federal grants designed to boost those efforts.
read moreConnecticut's experience underscores the value of a positive, systemic approach to improving attendance.
read moreIt is important to encourage students to engage with a wide variety of policymakers.
read moreWhen [students] help us create and when we collaborate, we are inspired, and we are more knowledgeable when we write policy and advocate on their behalf.
read moreState boards of education often have important responsibilities for decisions on education policy, among other duties that require consensus. A grasp of the basic elements of parliamentary procedure is therefore important for the well-equipped board member.
read moreNew NASBE analysis highlights how states have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty.”
read moreStates such as Georgia, New York, Utah, and others have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty" by expanding access to free menstrual products in schools.
read moreThe president is seeking significant increases in the overall education budget.
read moreCommunications folks can help your board develop media relationships that will lead to better reporting and a keener understanding of the board's policy decisions and initiatives.
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