State Board Voice: Opening the Door to Opportunities with Ed Tech
No resource has more significant implications for the future than technology.
Supporting School Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse
Mortality rates from overdose in adolescents rose by 94 percent in 2020, largely due to illicit fentanyl.
State Strategies to Advance Digital Equity
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.
States Build Support for Students Who Are Homeless
Several states are leveraging $800 million under the American Rescue Plan’s Homeless Children and Youth Program to better address the short- and long-term needs of students experiencing homelessness.
Six Questions State Boards Should Ask about Student Mental Health
There is an acute need for increased services, education, and supports for student mental health. Here are six questions to frame state board discussions on promoting student mental health.
Continued Learning during COVID-19
States are issuing guidance with an eye toward equity to help schools implement continuous learning for all students and adapt to a variety of needs and circumstances amidst widespread school closures from COVID-19.