The NASBE Interview: Clarence Crawford, Eric Davis, and Casandra Ulbrich
As a board, we can disagree on policy matters without becoming disagreeable.
read moreRoadmap to Excellence: Strategic Planning for State Boards
Savvy boards can increase the odds their plans will live, breathe, and have measurable impact.
read moreEffective State Education Governance
No one model is clearly superior, but relationships, talent, and shared loyalty are marks of governance systems that get things done.
read moreNCOSEA Voice: Resolving Disputes without a Lawyer
Resolving disputes requires careful attention to relationships and a willingness to work together.
read moreEngaging Youth in Education Policymaking
More than 400 students now serve as members of state boards of education or state advisory councils in 33 states. Learn how states are elevating student voice and leadership in education policymaking.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: The Pursuit of Goals for Education
In education we can’t seem to get traction, but we can sure get whiplash. Will this time be different?
read moreFrom the President's Pen: The Starfish and the Ocean
All policies are thus rightly viewed as part of a greater ecosystem.
read moreStudent Voice: Having an Equal Seat at the Table
Student advocacy ought not be equated with ingratitude.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Looking in the Mirror
The relentless pursuit of equity and excellence begins at the board table—not at the schoolhouse door.
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