Defining and Defending State Board Authority
State board members should act early and often to articulate their board’s vital role in achieving excellence and equity for all students.
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Working with the Governor
Governors and state boards can make real advances in education policy when they work together, with the governor articulating broad goals for education and the state board developing the policy infrastructure to support those goals.
Working with the Media
Board members can work with the media to help communicate important decisions to stakeholders and build public trust.
Building Partnerships in the Education Community
Successful engagement creates a sense of buy-in and shared ownership of the state’s vision and strategic plan for education.
Conflict of Interest
How state boards can avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts.
Building Partnerships with the State Legislature
The interests of students are usually best served when state legislatures and state boards view education policymaking as a shared responsibility.
State Boards: Critical Link to Quality Public Education
As they advocate for a quality education for every child, state boards have four key roles.
Governing State Board Operations through Parliamentary Procedures
Proper parliamentary procedure makes the most of the limited time boards have together.