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2024 State Education Races Yield Little Change

Alexandria, VA – While U.S. voters delivered a significant change in the 2024 federal elections, they opted for steady leadership at the state level, with no state board shifting in partisan control, according to a postelection report from NASBE. “While partisan control of state education leadership saw minimal changes, state education leadership will continue to […]


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Hedy Chang Named NASBE’s 2024 Policy Leader of the Year

Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce Hedy N. Chang, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Attendance Works, as its 2024 Policy Leader of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant impact on education policy. Chang founded Attendance […]