From the President's Pen: Want to Be a Great State Board Member?
We are stronger when we work together and seek common ground.
read moreThe NASBE Interview: Clarence Crawford, Eric Davis, and Casandra Ulbrich
As a board, we can disagree on policy matters without becoming disagreeable.
read moreThe Role of Teachers Unions in School Governance during COVID-19
While relationships with school leaders were contentious in places, many districts benefited from collaborative ones.
read moreRoadmap to Excellence: Strategic Planning for State Boards
Savvy boards can increase the odds their plans will live, breathe, and have measurable impact.
read moreEffective State Education Governance
No one model is clearly superior, but relationships, talent, and shared loyalty are marks of governance systems that get things done.
read moreNCOSEA Voice: Resolving Disputes without a Lawyer
Resolving disputes requires careful attention to relationships and a willingness to work together.
read moreDespite Charged 2022 Races, No State Boards of Education See Flip in Partisan Control
Thirty-five incumbent state board members were reelected to 12 state boards, with 28 newcomers joining state boards in 2023.
read moreEducation Drives State and Federal Elections in 2022
In 2022, voters across the U.S. elected 28 new state board members and nine new governors.
read moreStates Can Do More to Leverage Federal Funding to Support School Based Health Services
NASBE analysis finds school-based health services are a powerful, yet underused strategy to expand equitable healthcare to students.
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