Policy Update
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.
State Innovations
State boards can advocate for more young children to be screened for dyslexia and ensure that identified students receive effective interventions, as those in Massachusetts and Georgia have done.
Policy Update
Mortality rates from overdose in adolescents rose by 94 percent in 2020, largely due to illicit fentanyl.
Policy Update
In 2022, voters across the U.S. elected 28 new state board members and nine new governors.
Policy Update
By spearheading efforts to collect data, collaborate with partners, buy digital devices and infrastructure, and reimagine effective technology use, several states have made strides toward digital equity in schools.
Policy Update
This NASBE analysis highlights ways state leaders can leverage the current policy climate and available federal funds to better support school districts in lead remediation so that all children have access to clean drinking water in schools.
State Innovations
A detail of how the Michigan State Board of Education, working closely with the state education agency, is expanding opportunities to improve early educators’ preparation.
Power of the Question
The pandemic increased educator stress and burnout. Here are five questions state board members can ask to engage their state around staff wellness.
