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From the President's Pen: The Starfish and the Ocean
All policies are thus rightly viewed as part of a greater ecosystem.
read moreStudent Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table
Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.
read moreAccelerating Learning in Connecticut and Missouri
Many states are taking a robust collaborative approach to coordinating summer accelerated learning plans and prepare for the next school year. Hear from leaders in two states, Connecticut and Missouri, about the steps they are taking to offer excellent and enriching summer educational opportunities to students statewide. Speakers on this webinar include: Estela López, Ph.D., […]
read morePresident and CEO Robert Hull Reflects on George Floyd Court Ruling
In a letter to NASBE members, President and CEO Robert Hull reflects on this week’s court ruling for the murder of George Floyd. He notes the leadership of state boards of education in addressing racial issues confronting our nation, and notes there is still work to be done to ensure we educate all students in […]
read moreDeveloping State and District Parent Engagement Policies
Kentucky state board member and special education teacher Allison Slone urges state boards of education to seize the opportunity the pandemic created to strengthen policies to ensure that parents and caregivers can engage meaningfully in school decision making.
read moreNASBE Welcomes Dr. Miguel Cardona as New U.S. Secretary of Education
NASBE President and CEO issued the following statement on Dr. Miguel Cardona's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education.
read moreAddressing Learning Loss through Acceleration: A Conversation with David Steiner
In January, NASBE hosted a webinar on using research-driven strategies to address student learning loss. There were more questions than we had time for, so we’ve asked Dr. David Steiner of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy back to have a more in-depth conversation on which interventions will further exacerbate achievement gaps and which […]
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Mind the Gaps
Where are the access and opportunity gaps that you need to bridge in your state?
read moreNASBE’s Standard Explores Challenges Facing Rural Schools
Rural schools are the heart of community life, but they face significant challenges that the pandemic has only magnified. The January 2021 issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard explores many of these factors: a lack of resources, cultural and virtual isolation, poverty and demographic trends, educator recruitment and retention, and risks to student health and […]
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