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Seven Questions Boards Should Ask About Their ESSA State Plans
This analysis lays out seven big questions board members should have answered before they vote on their state's ESSA plan.
read moreESSA Stakeholder Engagement: Early Challenges and Promising Practices
This NASBE policy update identifies five common challenges in engaging this extensive list of stakeholders, and highlights several promising practices states are using to address them.
read moreThe Impact of the 2016 Elections on State Boards of Education
The election of 2016 is generally acknowledged to be a “change” election. Voters chose a new president and ended years of divided government by giving control of the House, the Senate, and the White House to Republicans. Did the “change” message affect the selection of new members of state boards of education?
read moreSchool Surveillance: The Consequences for Equity and Privacy
School surveillance poses challenges for equity and student data privacy. The authors suggest six principles to guide state policymakers toward effective policies that balance these challenges with the school safety benefits.
read moreKansas Loops Stakeholders In on Conversation about K-12 Policy
Kansas made stakeholder engagement central to its ESSA plan and strategic planning, with lessons for other states.
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 moreConflict of Interest
How state boards can avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts.
read moreBuilding Partnerships with the State Legislature
The interests of students are usually best served when state legislatures and state boards view education policymaking as a shared responsibility.
read moreTrends in Student Data Privacy Bills in 2016
This analysis describes key elements in education data legislation introduced or passed this year and notes some states to watch.
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