The only organization dedicated solely to helping state boards advance equity and excellence in public education.


Press Release

Residencies and Induction Are Key to a Diverse, Effective Workforce

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Residencies and Induction Are Key to a Diverse, Effective Workforce Alexandria, VA — State and district leaders should leverage policies for teacher residencies and induction to increase the diversity and effectiveness of their teaching workforce, as states like Hawaii and Louisiana are doing, […]


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NASBE’s State Education Standard Gets to the Core of School Finance and Ways State Policymakers Can Lead

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Gets to the Core of School Finance and Ways State Policymakers Can Lead Alexandria, VA – The new issue of NASBE’s journal, The State Education Standard, focuses on a topic that occupies more space on state board of education agendas […]


The Standard

Getting to the Core of School Finance

While most state boards do not directly make funding decisions in their states, they still have the opportunity to review budget requests and appropriations and provide guidance to school districts to ensure that school spending is adequate to serve the needs of all students.


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Donna Johnson Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education

For Immediate Release: September 4, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Donna Johnson Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present its David Kysilko Award to Donna Johnson of the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for […]


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Educate Maine Named NASBE’s 2018 ‘Friend of Education’

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Educate Maine Named NASBE’s 2018 ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, VA—Educate Maine is being honored this year as the 2018 “Friend of Education” by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization […]


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NASBE Joins Campaign to Highlight State Leadership in Education

New Education Campaign Highlights State Leadership to Improve the Nation’s Schools States Leading will spotlight best practices and progress to ensure educational equity   Washington, D.C. (February 21, 2018) – States are pursuing innovative policies and using best practices to improve the nation’s schools, and a coalition of organizations representing America’s chief state school officers, […]