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Analysis Highlights State Assessment Strategies for Gauging Student Outcomes and Opportunities in Challenging Year

A new NASBE Policy Update explores the strategies states employed to administer assessments in the 2020-21 school year.

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Policy Update

State Strategies on Assessments in 2021

This analysis explores the strategies states employed to administer assessments in the 2020-21 school year. It also highlights the opportunities for state boards to learn from and make the best use of data collected from the pandemic school year.

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Press Release

NASBE Joins Coalition to Help Coordinate Emergency Relief Funding to Advance Student Success

The newly formed Coalition to Advance Future Student Success is a recognition that the historic injection of federal emergency relief funds presents a transformative opportunity for America’s public K-12 education system and will help ensure all students receive the equitable educational opportunities they deserve.

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The Standard - Column

From the President's Pen: The Starfish and the Ocean

All policies are thus rightly viewed as part of a greater ecosystem.

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The Standard - Column

Student Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table

Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.

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Accelerating 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., […]

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Press Release

President 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 […]

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Policy Update

Developing 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.

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Press Release

NASBE 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.

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