Policy Update
Many state boards of education reserve a seat at the board table for students. But representation is only the first step. Students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles.
Power of the Question
Despite most states requiring participation in physical education, a national survey finds access in K-12 schools is severely lacking. State leaders can improve access to physical education starting with these five questions.
The Standard
Authors explore the reasons why students increasingly feel uninspired and disengaged at school and outline steps state leaders can take to help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness.
The Standard - Article
Targeted interventions and savvy classroom practices, coupled with supportive state policy, can draw disengaged students back in.
The Standard - Column
It is important to encourage students to engage with a wide variety of policymakers.
