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Improving Bilingual Education for All Learners
State policymakers can unlock the full benefits of bilingual education by supporting dual language learners from an early age and expanding access for English-only speakers.Expanding Access to K-12 High School Work-Based Learning
Several state boards are leveraging graduation requirements, diploma seals, specialized high schools, accountability systems, and aligning with business needs to expand work-based learning opportunities for more students.
State Education Elections in 2024 Yield Few Shifts
Voters in nine states, three territories, and the District of Columbia elected 64 state board candidates.
Strengthening Student Engagement and Adult Support
Many state boards of education reserve a seat at the board table for students. But representation is only the first step. Students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles.
New State Strategic Plans Zero In on Learning Recovery
This NASBE analysis looks at 49 state strategic plans and finds many target learning recovery and other pandemic-related education issues.
State Advances in Early Childhood Education Seed Plans for 2024
In 2023, several states made significant strides toward universal pre-K, increased funding and support for early educators, and improved literacy and math instruction.
Empowering Families to Improve Youth Mental Health
State education leaders can foster children’s mental health by increasing families’ preparedness and awareness of available resources and activities.
Beyond Testing for Lead in Drinking Water: Implications for Funding
While most states encourage or require schools to test for lead in drinking water, funding to sustain remediation lags—despite significant federal grants designed to boost those efforts.
States Face Challenges Building a School Mental Health Workforce
Challenges persist in attracting and retaining this school-based mental health professionals, but some states, including Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, and others, are making progress.