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Student Voice: Three Ways to Boost Student Engagement with State Boards


Student engagement plays a critical role in the success of education policy in Washington, DC, and meaningful engagement of students gives the state board a critical window on the state of schools and what policies are truly needed at a given time.


Student Voice: Three Ways to Boost Student Engagement with State Boards





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Connecting Schools and Communities

Authors in this issue of the Standard suggest myriad ways in which communities can be force multipliers for ensuring that all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive as adults.
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State Education Elections in 2024 Yield Few Shifts

Voters in nine states, three territories, and the District of Columbia elected 64 state board candidates.
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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.

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