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Leading and Governing
Is there another domestic policy space more complicated than state education governance? In the face of the 50-plus ways of constructing state systems of public education in this country, the authors in this issue of The Standard attempt to tease out what constitutes strong leadership and effective governance.
read moreHarnessing the Power of Evidence-Based Policymaking
State boards should lean into education data and work to overcome challenges to doing so.
read moreFrom the President's Pen: Want to Be a Great State Board Member?
We are stronger when we work together and seek common ground.
read moreThe NASBE Interview: Clarence Crawford, Eric Davis, and Casandra Ulbrich
As a board, we can disagree on policy matters without becoming disagreeable.
read moreThe Role of Teachers Unions in School Governance during COVID-19
While relationships with school leaders were contentious in places, many districts benefited from collaborative ones.
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 moreDespite Charged 2022 Races, No State Boards of Education See Flip in Partisan Control
Thirty-five incumbent state board members were reelected to 12 state boards, with 28 newcomers joining state boards in 2023.
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