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Educating Students in Rural America: Capitalizing on Strengths, Overcoming Barriers
In 2004, NASBE released a State Education Standard focused on the issues and challenges facing rural schools. Ten years later, NASBE facilitated a study group on rural education to discuss what has changed and what new challenges require the attention of state education policymakers. This report details the Rural Education Study Group’s recommendations for how state boards of […]
read moreHow States Can Advance Deeper Learning for All
States can ensure equitable access to deeper learning skills in the classroom by leveraging resources, rigor, and educational experiences.
read moreStates Move toward Computer Science Standards
This NASBE Policy Update outlines what states need to consider as they develop computer science standards and improve instruction, highlighting several promising state efforts already under way.
read moreCareer Readiness and CTE in a Post-NCLB World
Despite policymakers’ efforts to integrate and align core academics with career technical education, the two disciplines remain stubbornly separate in many states. But there are ways states can propel students toward postsecondary success by viewing academic and career programs as a single track.
read moreFlexibility for Streamlining Tests
States can take advantage of existing funding and new ESSA guidance to ensure the quality of their assessment frameworks. This policy update highlights two states—Illinois and Tennessee—that have taken the initiative to evaluate their systems.
read moreTake It Off the Consent Agenda: Nine Questions State Boards of Education Should Ask about State Assessment Systems
State boards of education have the primary authority over choosing summative assessments in 31 states. This policy update urges comprehensive state board involvement in the development of state assessment systems and lays out nine big questions board members should address before they adopt a new state assessment system
read morePolicymaking on Education Data Privacy: Lessons Learned
Amelia Vance outlines key lessons policymakers to contemplate to avoid unintended consequences of actions to protect student data privacy.
read moreNASBE Standards-Based Leadership Framework: A Policy Update Series
This series of NASBE policy updates highlights the importance of consistency across policies to ensure effective, efficient learning systems and successful ESSA implementation.
read moreBeyond College Readiness: College Awareness as a First Step
This policy update highlights two state boards of education—Washington and Idaho—that have proactively sought to prepare students better for continuing their educations after high school.
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