NASBE Launches High School Transformation State Network Advisory Councils
NASBE is pleased to announce the formation of two advisory councils to support its High School Transformation State Network.
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2024 State Education Races Yield Little Change
Alexandria, VA – While U.S. voters delivered a significant change in the 2024 federal elections, they opted for steady leadership at the state level, with no state board shifting in partisan control, according to a postelection report from NASBE. “While partisan control of state education leadership saw minimal changes, state education leadership will continue to […]
Elizabeth Tegtmeier
Elizabeth Tegtmeier was elected to the Nebraska State Board of Education in November of 2022 for a four-year term. In January 2024, she was elected by board president by her fellow board members. Tegtmeier has served as chair of her board’s Rules and Regulations committee which oversees policy and governance. She has also served on her […]
State Board Members Learn about Strengthening Principal Pipelines and Transformative High School Models
State board members joined us for an inspiring visit to Waggener High School as part of our preconference programming at Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Keven Ellis of Texas chairs NASBE’s Board of Directors; Byron Ernest of Indiana serves as chair-elect.
Steven Isoye
Dr. Steven Isoye was appointed as the Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education by Governor JB Pritzker in 2022. His term will expire in January 2027. Dr. Isoye is a retired educator having worked in Illinois high schools for 37 years—from science teacher to department chair, curriculum leader, principal, and superintendent. Most recently, […]
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.
Matt Hymas
Matt Hymas has served on the Utah State Board of Education since 2021 and was reelected in November 2024 for another four-year term. Hymas has chaired the Utah board’s Law & Licensing Committee since 2023. He also serves on the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice and is a member of the NASBE Governmental Affairs […]