While 12 states and the District of Columbia have submitted their ESSA accountability plans to the U.S. Department of Education, the majority of states are waiting until September to submit theirs. But first, many state boards of education will be weighing in on their state’s plan. Join us on May 9 from 3:00 to 4:00 […]
This webinar is now on-demand! Watch the full event here. In March, NASBE released its anticipated State Board Insight database, a platform for tracking trending topics state boards consider each month. With timely analysis, detailed data, and spotlights on state strategies, State Board Insight is a resource for board members, researchers, journalists, and educators. Join us for […]
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to annually report on education indicators at the state, district, and school levels, including data they use in their accountability systems. Presenting data clearly and accessibly to parents, teachers, policymakers, and other community leaders is essential for states committed to ensuring equity throughout ESSA implementation. Last summer, […]
On January 7, Education Week will release its new report, Quality Counts 2016: Called to Account – New Directions for School Accountability. The 20th edition of the annual report focuses on educational accountability. The report examines how new state and federal strategies are transforming the assessment of school performance, and reshaping the consequences for poor […]
What comes next now that ESEA has been reauthorized? NASBE recently hosted a special member-only briefing on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). During this webinar, Reg Leichty and Amy Starzynski of Foresight Policy + Law and NASBE Executive Director Kristen Amundson will review key provisions of ESSA, including what responsibilities states will have under the new […]
This webinar is now on-demand! Watch the full event here. Education and health outcomes are linked. Supported by a large body of evidence tying health to academic achievement, school systems can coordinate policies, processes, and practices to improve both health and learning. Join NASBE on December 15, 2015, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EDT) as Paula Hall, a school nurse from […]
This webinar is now on-demand! Watch the full event here. States have been releasing results of new college- and career-ready assessments such as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) over the last few months. What do the test scores reveal? What changes are ahead? Join NASBE December 2, from 2:00 to 3:00 […]
This webinar is now on-demand! Watch the full event here. Asthma attacks, concussions, and sudden cardiac arrest are just some of the school health emergencies that can occur during in-school and after-school physical activity, sports, and recreation. Coordinated school training, preparation, and response policies are necessary to protect students and save lives during these events. Join NASBE November […]
