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State Education Agency Data Sharing and FERPA
Even though regulations to permit increased student data sharing under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act were revised a decade ago, many state education leaders remain uncertain about the types of data sharing they can approve. This reports brings clarity.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Looking in the Mirror
The relentless pursuit of equity and excellence begins at the board table—not at the schoolhouse door.
read moreWe the Media: Communicating in Anxiety-Laden Times
In the face of shifting, sometimes conflicting guidance, reopening schools is easier said than done. For communicating in uncertain times, my advice is this: Manage change with authority.
read moreAt Least 14 State Boards Elevate Teachers’ Voices in State Education Policymaking
A growing number of state boards of education are involving teachers in policymaking decisions, says NASBE analysis.
read moreInvolving 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.
read moreStates Make Plans for Reopening
In anticipation of the 2020–21 school year, states have been creating and updating guidance for district and school reopening plans. Several trends emerge.
read moreStatement on the Death of George Floyd and Racial Protests
The social unrest and political upheaval gripping our nation must renew our resolve to act against the systemic, persistent plague of bias and racial injustice that our young people face.
read moreWe the Media: Communicating in Times of Crisis
Effective, clear communications in uncertain times is critical—for parents, policymakers, and the public.
read moreNASBE Urges Congress to Increase COVID Response and E-Rate Funding to States
NASBE urges Congress to increase education funding to help states respond to COVID-19.
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