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The NASBE Interview: Téa Washington, Valli Pendyala, and Joshua Leinwand


Student board members Téa Washington, Valli Pendyala, and Joshua Leinwand discuss their experiences in high school and on the state boards in Washington, DC, Connecticut, and Maine.


NASBE Interview: Joshua Leinwand, Valli Pendyala, and Téa Washington





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School Improvement and Accountability

The authors in this issue share what they have learned about what is most likely to move the needle on student learning and how to ensure states and districts are directing resources toward what matters most for improving outcomes
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Preparing Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools

By better aligning principal preparation, licensure, and support systems, state boards of education can unlock the potential of innovative high school models.

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