The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.
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Demonstrating Skills of Value
State education leaders are focused on ensuring students graduate ready for life after high school—but how do students know they’re building valuable, transferable skills, and how will employers and colleges recognize them?
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Advancing High Schoolers’ Financial Literacy
Forty-one states now require personal finance education for graduation. This analysis examines state financial literacy approaches and key drivers for success.
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Five Questions for State Boards to Ask about AI in Schools
GenAI is creating tremendous opportunities but also posing considerable risks and challenges for schools.
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State Policy Database on School Health
The NASBE State Policy Database on School Health aligns state statutory and regulatory language on student health to the components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.
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January 7, 2026
NASBE Standard Examines How States Can Better Evaluate and Communicate Career-Relevant Skills -
December 17, 2025
States Accelerate Financial Literacy Education with Most Requiring It for Graduation -
November 20, 2025
NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors -
November 12, 2025
NASBE Analysis Outlines Five Questions for State Policymakers on AI in Education -
November 7, 2025
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From the States
States Face Challenges Building a School Mental Health Workforce
Challenges persist in attracting and retaining this school-based mental health professionals, but some states, including Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, and others, are making progress.
States Address Access to Menstrual Products in Schools
States such as Georgia, New York, Utah, and others have increasingly opted to combat “period poverty" by expanding access to free menstrual products in schools.
The National Association of State Boards of Education develops, supports, and empowers citizen leaders on state boards of education to strengthen public education systems so students of all backgrounds and circumstances are prepared to succeed in school, work, and life.
Policy Areas
College, Career, and Civic Readiness
State boards should exercise their authority to ensure that the education system at every level supports the success of all students in postsecondary education, careers, and civic life.
Education Governance
State boards should function as the citizens’ voice in education and the stable center of education policymaking, leading efforts to achieve the state vision for equity and excellence through effective, meaningful collaboration with other state policymakers and stakeholders.
Safe and Healthy Schools
Student health is strongly associated with student achievement and school engagement, and students who feel safe at school also feel free to learn.
Teachers and Leaders
State boards should exercise their authorities for preparing, certifying, and supporting educators, recognizing that, of all school-based factors, teachers have the most impact on student achievement and school leaders have the second greatest impact.