The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.


There isn’t a single kind of activism that could eradicate the achievement and opportunity gaps in our education system. As the consumers in our education system, students are uniquely positioned to present real-world solutions to real-world problems.


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Empowering 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.

Engaging All Students

Authors explore the reasons why students increasingly feel uninspired and disengaged at school and outline steps state leaders can take to help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness.
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Beyond Testing for Lead in Drinking Water: Implications for Funding

While most states encourage or require schools to test for lead in drinking water, funding to sustain remediation lags—despite significant federal grants designed to boost those efforts.

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