Education Leaders Report
High school sits at the intersection of everything states want for their young people, yet many young people say high school is not working for them. State leaders have numerous levers to incentivize high school transformation.
Power of the Question
Twenty-four state boards of education have at least one student board member serving in a voting or nonvoting capacity. But inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful, effective participation.
Policy Update
In 2026, state boards of education are likely to move beyond issuing AI guidance and toward monitoring implementation and possibly developing policies.
Policy Update
State boards can help drive improvements in programs serving students in unstable housing and ensure effective implementation.
State Innovations
Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.
The Standard - Column
When tribes are invited to work side by side with the district, outcomes improve for all students.
Policy Update
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.
Policy Update
This NASBE analysis looks at 49 state strategic plans and finds many target learning recovery and other pandemic-related education issues.
