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Continued Learning during COVID-19
States are issuing guidance with an eye toward equity to help schools implement continuous learning for all students and adapt to a variety of needs and circumstances amidst widespread school closures from COVID-19.
read moreA 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 […]
read moreNASBE President Comments on CARES Act
NASBE President and CEO Robert Hull makes a statement on the CARES Act.
read moreWe the Media: Social Media Policy for State Boards
The World War II-era posters asserting that “Loose Lips Sink Ships” reminded the public that careless talk could undermine the war effort. Fast forward to today, with more people, including public officials, taking to social media to opine on any number of subjects, an apt advertisement might read, “Loose Tweets Sink Fleets.”
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Evaluating the State Chief
Even more widely varied than how a state board is assembled is its scope of authority, with a few being solely advisory and others totally independent. All state boards have three primary levers: the powers of policy, convening, and questioning.
read moreUsing ESSA to Leverage Arts Education Policy
Several states are using ESSA to increase access and quality in arts instruction.
read moreUsing Arts Data to Match Community Organizations to School Needs
Six communities follow Chicago's lead in developing arts education census data and maps.
read moreThe ESSA Arts Indicator in Illinois: A Study in the Art of Policymaking
Arts educators bring creativity and process expertise to their work on statewide accountability.
read moreExpanding Access to High-Quality Arts Instruction
Advancing research and innovative policies can move states toward universal access to a quality arts education.
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