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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.Leading and Governing
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.Effective State Education Governance
No one model is clearly superior, but relationships, talent, and shared loyalty are marks of governance systems that get things done.Five Questions to Ask about Having Student Members on State Boards
Twenty-four state boards of education have at least one student board member serving in a voting or nonvoting capacity. But inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful, effective participation.
read moreNASBE Offers Guide to Effective Student Board Membership
Inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful participation, notes the report.
read moreNew Student Member Institute 2026
NASBE will hold its third annual New Student Member Institute (NSMI) on Thursday, September 24, from 6 to 9 pm ET. NSMI is a free virtual training opportunity specifically designed for students serving on state boards of education and aims to equip student board members with the knowledge and confidence to lead by providing opportunities […]
read moreStates Adopt New Strategies on Numeracy and Career Education
Eighteen states adopted or revised a strategic plan for education in 2025–26, with several of the newest plans emphasizing math learning, workforce readiness, and technology use in schools.
read moreStates Elevate Math, Career Education in New Round of Strategic Plans
In 2025–26, 18 states adopted or revised a strategic plan for education.
read moreL-E-A-R-N to Become a More Effective Leader
During the NASBE Annual Conference last week in Austin, I heard one phrase repeated most: life-long learning. Sitting in the new state board members meeting on Sunday reminded me of how when I was first elected chairman of the Tennessee State Board of Education in February 2023, I wanted to learn how to be an […]
read moreSpecial Issue of NASBE’s Standard Explores State Strategies to Recruit and Retain a Student-Focused Educator Workforce
Authors examine how California, Colorado, New York, and Texas are working to broaden their educator pipelines to meet community needs.
read moreNew Student Member Institute 2025
NASBE will hold its second annual New Student Member Institute (NSMI) on Tuesday, September 9, from 6-9 pm ET. NSMI is a free virtual training opportunity designed for students serving on state boards of education and aims to equip student board members with the knowledge and confidence to lead by providing opportunities to develop a […]
read moreHow Pandemic Relief Funding Supported Students Experiencing Homelessness
NASBE analysis highlights state outcomes, lessons learned, and a path forward from ARP funding for students experiencing homelessness.
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