New Member Orientation
If new members get a good orientation early in their term, the whole board will be more effective.
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Let the Sunshine In
Board members should be well versed in their state's open meetings law.
Five Steps to Being a Better Board Member
Like any skill, effective board service can be learned, practiced, and improved.
Unfinished Business: Addressing Unequal Opportunities in Education
Student achievement gaps in the United States have persisted, though not at static levels, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And while the degree to which any particular factor gets blame or credit for widening or narrowing the gaps is debatable, the authors in this issue of The State Education Standard agree that differences […]
Summer Learning: Engaging All Students
Schools and teachers work hard all year to ensure that every child gets a chance to achieve. Yet the evidence now shows us that if students do not have meaningful summer learning opportunities, they are likely to lose a significant amount of the content they have mastered. That’s why this issue of the Standard focuses on the critical importance of extending […]
Performance Assessments: How State Policy Can Advance Assessments for 21st Century Learning
Performance assessments help policymakers address thorny issues such as policy alignment, accountability, and equity while promoting students' meaningfully learning of high-level skills.
Right from the Start
The National Early Childhood Education Task Force provided this policy agenda in 1988 to promote the development of all young children.