Project
Middle school teachers play a particularly strong role in boosting civic knowledge and engagement, helping students become active, responsible citizens. NASBE’s Civic Engagement Champions (CEC) award program honors middle school teachers who promote their students’ active citizenship. The program highlights the work of four outstanding middle school teachers from four states—Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Washington, […]
Commentary
Our 2019 Civic Education Champions share their thoughts and priority recommendations on what should be incorporated into a state-level policy framework for civics.
Policy Update
This NASBE analysis explores why many school districts are not testing for lead and how state policymakers can take active measures to change that.
Press Release
A new NASBE analysis explores why many school districts are not testing for lead and how state policymakers can take preventative, active measures to protect students and staff.
Commentary
Our Civic Engagement Champions describe why they got involved in teaching and empowering students and how their students have empowered them in return.
Commentary
Our Civic Engagement Champions discuss what they have done to elevate their students voice.
Policy Update
Service learning opportunities help develop students' social, emotional, and academic skills.
Press Release
Schools seeking to develop students’ social, emotional, and academic skills should consider service learning as one way to help students apply those skills, according to a new NASBE analysis. State boards of education are uniquely positioned to support and model such community service initiatives.
