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Board Members

Byron Ernest

Dr. Byron Ernest was Indiana’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2010 and the 2011 Christopher Columbus Foundation Outstanding National Agriscience Teacher. Most recently, Ernest was named a scholar in residence by the C.S. Lewis Foundation and is spending time studying at The Kilns in Oxford, England. During this experience, he is also doing coursework at […]


Press Release

Hedy Chang Named NASBE’s 2024 Policy Leader of the Year

Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce Hedy N. Chang, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Attendance Works, as its 2024 Policy Leader of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant impact on education policy. Chang founded Attendance […]