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Developing Content Standards: A Foundational Task for State Boards
State boards of education typically play a central role in approving academic content standards, though their authority varies by state. This boardsmanship review outlines guiding principles and common processes to help state boards develop high-quality standards.
read moreEnsuring Student Data Privacy through Better Governance
State boards should champion laws to stand up robust cross-agency boards and advocate for best practice.
read moreShielding Student Data: The Critical Role of State Boards in K-12 Cybersecurity
A coordinated push is needed to ward off increased threats and mounting costs.
read moreStrengthening Student Engagement and Adult Support
Many state boards of education reserve a seat at the board table for students. But representation is only the first step. Students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles.
read moreNew Leadership Training Series: Achieving Better, Measurable Outcomes for Children and Youth
NASBE offers state board members a new professional development learning series to help achieve better, measurable outcomes for children and families.
read moreNew State Strategic Plans Zero In on Learning Recovery
This NASBE analysis looks at 49 state strategic plans and finds many target learning recovery and other pandemic-related education issues.
read moreAn Economic Perspective on Preschool for All
Is “preschool for all” the best way to extend access to preschool to the children who need it most?
read moreState Strategies for Sustaining Pandemic Recovery Efforts Beyond ESSER
As the final obligation deadline for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) approaches, states and school districts face a looming “fiscal cliff” that will impact the sustainability of important pandemic recovery efforts. Join NASBE, CCSSO, and Edunomics Lab on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET, for a webinar discussion about […]
read moreEmpowering 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.
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