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Press Release

NASBE President on Florida Tragedy

For Immediate Release: February 15, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE President on Florida Tragedy Alexandria, VA – NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson today made this statement on the tragic high school shooting that occurred in Parkland, Florida, yesterday: “The shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida yesterday is a […]


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NASBE Report: Wise Student Data Privacy Policies Bolster Personalized Learning

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841  NASBE Report: Wise Student Data Privacy Policies Bolster Personalized Learning Alexandria, VA – A new NASBE report argues that good student data privacy policies recognize the potential for personalized learning to accelerate student achievement while also guaranteeing safe, secure access to a predetermined, […]


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NASBE Statement on Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality Regulations

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-244-9954, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Statement on Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality Regulations Alexandria, VA – Kris Amundson, president and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education, today expressed opposition to plans for eliminating the Federal Communications Commission’s Net Neutrality protections. Amundson said, “Our members […]


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NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors John Kelly of Mississippi Serves as Chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors; Rachel Wise of Nebraska Chosen as Chair-elect. Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education is pleased to […]


The Standard

Building on State ESSA Plans

After submitting their plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2017, states face challenges in ensuring the implementation of their plans keep faith with the spirit of ESSA.