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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.Empowering Families to Improve Youth Mental Health
State education leaders can foster children’s mental health by increasing families’ preparedness and awareness of available resources and activities.
read moreBeyond Testing for Lead in Drinking Water: Implications for Funding
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 moreChronic Absence: A Call for Deeper Student and Family Engagement
Connecticut's experience underscores the value of a positive, systemic approach to improving attendance.
read moreStudent Voice: Removing Barriers to Student Leadership
It is important to encourage students to engage with a wide variety of policymakers.
read moreNCSBEE Voice: Harnessing Students' Expertise in Communications
When [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 moreParliamentary Procedures: Key to Democratic Decision Making on State Boards
State 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 moreStates Take Measures to Ensure Students’ Access to Menstrual Products in Schools
New NASBE analysis highlights how states have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty.”
read moreStates Address Access to Menstrual Products in Schools
States 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 moreNews & Notes: May 2023
The president is seeking significant increases in the overall education budget.
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