Everybody does have potential to do great math. However, the math community has managed to teach the subject as if it has no relevance. State boards have an important role in creating an aligned system that helps students succeed and see the relevancy of math in their lives.


The NASBE Interview: Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Dave Kung





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Curbing Cell Phone Use in Classrooms

State boards are well positioned to create guardrails to help school districts make informed decisions on cell phone policies.
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Civic-Ready Students

More and better civics will inspire students to become better citizens who will be equipped to participate, preserve, and defend America’s democracy and engage in reasoned, respectful discourse.

Annual Conference 2025

Registration is now open for NASBE’s 2025 Annual Conference, the only conference designed specifically for state boards of education.

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