Policy Update
This NASBE analysis outlines outcomes from major state election races in 2020 and changes in 61 state board of education seats in 12 states and territories that were on the ballot.
Press Release
Organizations representing state and local officials, education leaders and other educators released the following statement regarding federal COVID‐19 relief for educators: “As the U.S. breaks domestic and international records for new COVID‐19 cases each day, schools continue to deliver education in virtual and in‐person settings. States and school districts are expending significant resources to protect […]
Press Release
State boards can set the vision for sharing data to serve the interests of students, families, and schools. But doing so effectively requires an understanding of FERPA’s legal framework.
Also from NASBE
Even though regulations to permit increased student data sharing under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act were revised a decade ago, many state education leaders remain uncertain about the types of data sharing they can approve. This reports brings clarity.
Press Release
Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that Byron Ernest, a member of the Indiana State Board of Education, became chair of the organization’s board of directors at the close of its virtual annual conference last week. Janet Cannon, a member of the Utah State Board […]
Power of the Question
Civics education has seen short shrift in recent years. State boards can do more to ensure that K-12 students are prepared to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.
Press Release
State boards can do more to ensure that K-12 students are prepared to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.
NASBE in the News
NASBE President and CEO Robert Hull sat down with the The Wallace Foundation to discuss budget shortfalls due to the pandemic and how state leaders are meeting the challenges ahead.
