For Immediate Release: May 7, 2020 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Reopening Schools Requires Evidence-Based Strategies for Facilities Preparation Alexandria, VA – As state leaders prepare for the reopening of school buildings, the health and safety of students and staff is foremost on their minds. A new NASBE policy update argues that these leaders must […]

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2020 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Have Role to Play in Supporting Child Care Providers during COVID-19 Alexandria, VA – Early education and child care centers both large and small are facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. At least 20 states have ordered child […]

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2020 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA – Today, NASBE partnered with CCSSO in sending a letter to Congress urging a significant increase funding for the Education Stabilization Fund, including increases for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. President and CEO Robert Hull made this statement: […]

NASBE today joined 52 other national organizations in sending a letter to Congress in support of the Educational Connections Act of 2020. President and CEO Robert Hull comments: “The ‘homework gap’ has been a longstanding education issue that has only intensified as millions of students and teacher engage in remote learning amidst widespread school closures. […]

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2020 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Guidance Addresses Equity Implications of Distance Learning during COVID-19 Alexandria, VA—According to a new policy update from NASBE, nearly every state has issued guidance to help schools implement continuous learning for students and adapt to a variety of needs and circumstances amidst […]

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2020 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Waive Pandemic-Related Obstacles to Graduation Analysis highlights key features in state guidance. Alexandria, Va.—When schools across the country closed their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, states acted quickly to suspend end-of-year assessments and amend graduation requirements for high school […]

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2020 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE President Comments on CARES Act Alexandria, VA – Upon President Donald Trump’s signing of the CARES Act this afternoon, NASBE President and CEO Robert Hull made the following statement: “On behalf of state boards of education everywhere NASBE thanks our congressional leaders and […]

NASBE has made the difficult decision to cancel its upcoming Legislative Conference, March 22-24, 2020, in Washington, DC, with the full support of our executive committee. We share your concerns over the spread of COVID-19, so we canceled the conference out of an abundance of caution. We know that our members, colleagues, and friends look […]

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2020 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Can Be Lead Policy Actors in Preventing Youth Suicide Alexandria, VA – Between 2007 and 2017, the suicide rate among young people ages 10-24 rose by 56 percent, making it the second leading cause of death in the United States for […]

For Immediate Release: February 4, 2020 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Kansas State Board of Education Leads the Way on Addressing Youth Vaping Crisis Alexandria, VA – Between 2011 and 2017, the number of U.S. high school students using electronic cigarettes rose from 220,000 to more than 3 million. Usage of vaping products among middle […]

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s Standard Explores the Connections between Arts Education and Student Success Advocates have long fought for equity in arts learning, making the case for arts as core and not “special” curriculum. These cries were heard when the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gave […]

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Can Lead on Setting Lead Remediation Policies for Schools Alexandria, VA – The 2015 lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, brought national attention to a hidden danger in many U.S. public schools. Elevated blood lead levels in children—even at very low levels—contribute […]

For Immediate Release: November 7, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Service Learning Can Help Schools Build Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Skills Alexandria, VA – Schools seeking to develop students’ social, emotional, and academic skills should consider service learning as one way to help students apply those skills, according to a new NASBE […]

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2019 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors Brooke Axiotis of Iowa serves as chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors; Byron Ernest of Indiana chosen as chair-elect. Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased […]

For Immediate Release: November 1, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE President Makes Statement on 2019 NAEP Results Alexandria, VA – Robert Hull, president and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) issued the following statement on the release of the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading […]

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Four Middle School Teachers Named Civic Engagement Champions Alexandria, VA — Four middle school teachers have been named Civic Engagement Champions (CEC) for their work in promoting civics education and active citizenship. In partnership with the Frank Islam Institute for 21st Century Citizenship (FII), […]

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s Standard Explores the Opportunities and Challenges of Getting Students Career Ready Alexandria, VA – By 2025, 68 percent of U.S. jobs will require education and training beyond high school. With the triple reauthorization of the federal Perkins, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, […]

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 States Move to Support Teachers through Employee Wellness Programs Alexandria, VA — Healthy educators are more productive, less likely to be absent, and better equipped to support student development when they themselves are mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally well. By creating opportunities and […]

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@me.com, 703-740-4841 Superintendent Randy Liepa of RESA in Wayne County, Michigan, Honored as a NASBE Policy Leader of the Year Alexandria, Va.—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Dr. Randy Liepa, superintendent of Michigan’s Wayne Regional Education Service Agency […]

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Mississippi Senator Gray Tollison Honored as a NASBE Policy Leader of the Year Alexandria, Va.—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Gray Tollison, president pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate, as a 2019 Policy Leader of […]

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2019 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Nebraska Loves Public Schools Is Named NASBE’s 2019 Friend of Education Alexandria, Va.—Nebraska Loves Public Schools is being honored as this year’s “Friend of Education” by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an […]

For Immediate Release: August 27, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Board of Education Members Jay Barth, Molly O’Holleran, and Connie Fletcher Receive National Public Service Award Alexandria, Va.—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Arkansas, Nebraska, and Washington are recipients of […]

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2019 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Launches Project to Aid States in Improving Adolescent Health Policies Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), in partnership with Child Trends and the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), has launched the Leadership Exchange for Adolescent […]

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 Michigan Takes Bold Steps to Improve Early Learning by Narrowing Teacher Licensure Bands Alexandria, VA — Teaching young children requires deep knowledge of what preschoolers think, how they behave, and why. A new NASBE analysis explains how Michigan jettisoned its broad elementary teaching […]

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Utah Equips Teachers and Leaders to Deliver Digital Learning Alexandria, VA — A new analysis from NASBE details how the Utah State Board of Education helped school districts across the state ensure that teachers and leaders have the capacity and skills to deliver […]

For Immediate release: May 16, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New Issue of NASBE’s Standard Urges State Boards to Set Policy to Advance Literacy of All Learners Alexandria, VA – Debates over how best to teach children to read and write have been raging for decades and have been rekindled with a recent […]

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New Awards Program Will Honor Middle School Teachers Who Are ‘Civic Engagement Champions’ Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is launching a new awards program called Civic Engagement Champions (CEC) to honor middle school teachers who promote […]

For Immediate Release: April 25, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards of Education Are Key Drivers of Governors’ Education Initiatives in 2019 Alexandria, VA—According to a NASBE analysis of all 2019 “state of the state” addresses, nearly every governor is prioritizing education, with school funding, career and technical education, postsecondary funding and […]

For Immediate Release: April 18, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Survey Finds Support for Advancing Social, Emotional, and Academic Development in Schools Alexandria, VA – According to new survey research from the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), influential stakeholders view social and emotional learning (SEL) favorably and are primed […]

For Immediate Release: February 21, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Should Explore Health-Related Causes of Chronic Absence Alexandria, VA—During the 2015–16 school year, about one in seven students was chronically absent, missing at least 10 percent of school days. An early warning sign of academic risk and school dropout, chronic absence […]

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New NASBE Database Tracks State School Health Policies Related to Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model Alexandria, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce the redesign of its popular online resource, the Healthy […]

For Immediate Release: January 24, 2019 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 Addressing Teachers’ Social and Emotional Learning Is Key to Comprehensive SEL Implementation Alexandria, VA – Spurred by research showing the gains students realize from school-based social and emotional learning (SEL), states are adopting policies that support districts in implementing, sustaining, and spreading it. […]

For Immediate Release: January 17, 2019 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s Standard Explores Ways State Policymakers Can Advance Student Safety and Wellness Alexandria, VA – The horrific school shootings in Florida and elsewhere in 2018 sparked new rounds of questioning across the country about how to prevent such tragedies and keep students safe. […]

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Statement on the Federal Commission on School Safety Report Alexandria, Va. –   National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) President and CEO Kristen Amundson issued this statement on the final report of the Federal Commission on School Safety, and specifically, the […]

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 More than 20 State Boards of Education Designate a Role for Students in Policymaking Process Alexandria, Va. –  As students across the country seek to influence policy on school safety, bullying, and mental health, some state boards of education are engaging students directly […]

For Immediate Release: November 29, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards of Education Have Roles in Ensuring Appropriate Uses of Student Data and Directory Information Alexandria, VA—In two new policy updates, NASBE explores 2018 trends in state policymaking on student data privacy and transparency of school data for families and urges state […]

For Immediate Release: November 20, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors Rachel Wise of Nebraska Serves as Chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors, Brooke Axiotis of Iowa Chosen as Chair-Elect. Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education is pleased to […]

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Unveils New Strategic Plan: Our Members, Our Mission NASBE’s strategic plan will empower state boards as citizen leaders and ensure a strong, thriving membership organization for years to come. Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education is pleased […]

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State-Level Midterm Election Results Will Have Long Lasting Impact on Education Policy Alexandria, VA—Although federal election results have attracted the most post-election commentary, state-level changes will have the longest lasting impact on education policy, according to a new NASBE analysis of the 2018 […]

For Immediate Release: October 29, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Mississippi and Wyoming Focus on Growth of Lowest Performing Students Alexandria, VA — When the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress was released earlier this year, most states learned that their average scores in grades 4 and 8 reading and mathematics remained relatively […]

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Residencies and Induction Are Key to a Diverse, Effective Workforce Alexandria, VA — State and district leaders should leverage policies for teacher residencies and induction to increase the diversity and effectiveness of their teaching workforce, as states like Hawaii and Louisiana are doing, […]

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Gets to the Core of School Finance and Ways State Policymakers Can Lead Alexandria, VA – The new issue of NASBE’s journal, The State Education Standard, focuses on a topic that occupies more space on state board of education agendas […]

For Immediate Release: September 4, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Donna Johnson Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to present its David Kysilko Award to Donna Johnson of the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for […]

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Educate Maine Named NASBE’s 2018 ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, VA—Educate Maine is being honored this year as the 2018 “Friend of Education” by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is given annually to an individual or organization […]

For Immediate Release: August 14, 2018 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Engage in Cross-System Collaboration to Support the Early Childhood Workforce Alexandria, VA—Often touted as key to reducing overlap and inefficiency and increasing policy alignment, collaboration across agencies and organizations with varying jurisdictions and authority can be difficult. A new NASBE policy […]

For Immediate Release: August 13, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Board of Education Members Jane Goff, Jim McNiece, and Patricia Timm Receive National Public Service Award Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska are recipients of NASBE’s […]

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew Blomstedt and Late State Superintendent Brian Whiston of Michigan Honored as NASBE Policy Leaders of the Year Alexandria, VA—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) honors Dr. Matthew Blomstedt, commissioner of the Nebraska Department of Education, and […]

For Immediate Release: July 18, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Boards Can Increase Access to a High-Quality, Well-Rounded Education Alexandria, VA—The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) calls on states to take advantage of new opportunities to combat uneven access to quality instruction in the visual and performing arts; science, technology, engineering, and math […]

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson to Retire Alexandria, VA – After five years at the helm of the National Association of State Boards of Education, NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson has announced she will retire at the end of the year. NASBE’s […]

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 NASBE President on Texas School Shooting Alexandria, VA – NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson today made this statement on the horrific school shooting that occurred in Santa Fe, Texas: “Our hearts go out to those in Santa Fe, Texas. Keeping our children safe […]

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002  NASBE’s State Education Standard Explores School Turnaround Strategies Alexandria, VA – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) offers state policymakers an opportunity to reset how they address low-performing schools. States can capitalize on the added flexibility under ESSA and approaches already adopted in many […]

For Immediate Release: April 18, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 States Can Refine Relicensure Policies and Teacher Preparation to Advance Deeper Learning Alexandria, VA — An effective, well-prepared teacher workforce is central to students’ mastery of deeper learning skills such as critical thinking and teamwork. Two new NASBE policy updates help state boards of […]

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 States Can Support Novice Teachers through Strong Mentoring Policies Alexandria, VA — Teachers face many challenges in the first years of their careers. Without support and guidance from experienced, highly qualified teacher mentors, the demands of the classroom can overwhelm novice teachers. It comes […]

New Education Campaign Highlights State Leadership to Improve the Nation’s Schools States Leading will spotlight best practices and progress to ensure educational equity   Washington, D.C. (February 21, 2018) – States are pursuing innovative policies and using best practices to improve the nation’s schools, and a coalition of organizations representing America’s chief state school officers, […]

For Immediate Release: February 15, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE President on Florida Tragedy Alexandria, VA – NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson today made this statement on the tragic high school shooting that occurred in Parkland, Florida, yesterday: “The shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida yesterday is a […]

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841  NASBE Report: Wise Student Data Privacy Policies Bolster Personalized Learning Alexandria, VA – A new NASBE report argues that good student data privacy policies recognize the potential for personalized learning to accelerate student achievement while also guaranteeing safe, secure access to a predetermined, […]

For Immediate Release: January 24, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Boards Can Be Key Players in Improving Early Childhood Education Alexandria, VA — Recognizing the importance of early childhood education (ECE), federal and state governments have been investing billions of dollars to serve the nation’s youngest children. Yet many children still enter elementary […]

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2018 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s Standard Explores 30 Years of Early Childhood Education Policymaking and Next Steps Alexandria, VA – The impact of early childhood education is undeniable. Recent studies indicate that programs for children under five can significantly decrease special education placement and grade retention, close […]

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2018 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 NASBE President on No Child Left Behind Anniversary Alexandria, VA – NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson issued this statement on the No Child Left Behind Act’s sixteenth anniversary: Sixteen years ago, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law. That […]

For Immediate Release: December 13, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Have a Role to Play in Incubating School Improvement Networks Alexandria, VA — States, districts, and schools across the country are forming “networked improvement communities” to address problems of practice, make changes based on data, and make connections across schools. These […]

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-244-9954, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Statement on Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality Regulations Alexandria, VA – Kris Amundson, president and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education, today expressed opposition to plans for eliminating the Federal Communications Commission’s Net Neutrality protections. Amundson said, “Our members […]

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors John Kelly of Mississippi Serves as Chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors; Rachel Wise of Nebraska Chosen as Chair-elect. Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education is pleased to […]

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2017 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Boards Can Help School Counselors Focus on Postsecondary Transitions Alexandria, VA — For students whose families and friends do not have college-going experience to share, applying to college can be challenging. School counselors can fill the gap, but in many schools—especially those serving […]

For Immediate Release: September 18, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 New State Education Standard Focuses on How States Will Build on Their ESSA Plans and Keep Equity Central Alexandria, VA – Today, 34 states are submitting their plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, as […]

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Washington and District of Columbia State Boards of Education Awarded Deeper Learning Stipends   Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded stipends to two state boards of education—the District of Columbia and Washington—to support these states […]

For Immediate Release: September 7, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org Iowa State Education Chief Ryan Wise Honored as NASBE Policy Leader of the Year Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Dr. Ryan Wise, director of the Iowa Department of Education, as its 2017 […]

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2017 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 Kansas-Based Company Security Benefit Named NASBE’s 2017 ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, Va.—The 125-year-old Kansas-based Security Benefit Life Insurance Company is being honored this year as the 2017 “Friend of Education” of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). This national award is […]

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2017 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Board of Education Members Brad Bryant, Mary Lord, and Wayne McDevitt Receive National Public Service Award Alexandria, Va.—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Georgia, the District of Columbia, and North Carolina […]

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Donna Peduto Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education in West Virginia Alexandria, Va. – Donna Peduto of West Virginia will receive the National Association of State Boards of Education’s David Kysilko Award for her commitment to improving education in West Virginia, her service […]

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Analysis Outlines Seven Questions States Should Ask about Effective School Leadership Alexandria, Va. — More than a decade of research and practice demonstrates the significant impact that school leaders have on student learning, teaching, and school quality. The Every Student Succeeds Act […]

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 “We must deepen our commitment to the relentless pursuit of equity and excellence in our public education system”  NASBE President and CEO Kristen Amundson issued this statement in light of displays of hatred and violence witnessed in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this week: “Given the […]

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2017 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 NASBE Issues Statement on Title II Cuts in House Budget Proposal Alexandria, VA —National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) President/CEO Kristen Amundson issued this statement on the recent House budget proposal: “Given the vital role our teachers and school leaders play in […]

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2017 Contact: Michael Spaeth, michael.spaeth@nasbe.org, 703-684-4002 State Board Policy Can Play Key Role in Supporting Students of Military Families Alexandria, VA — With thousands of U.S. troops still stationed in Afghanistan and other posts, the nation’s armed forces continue to make significant sacrifices. So do their families. A new NASBE […]

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2017 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 States Can Leverage ESSA to Improve Student Mental Health Services Alexandria, VA — Positive school climate has been linked to higher test scores, graduation rates, and fewer disciplinary referrals. Yet state policy discussions on student supports often fail to address a key lever for […]

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Builds an Alliance of Network States to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Workforce Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded four states—Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, and New York—grants totaling $14,000 each over two years to investigate and […]

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Outlines Fifth Indicator Opportunities for State Boards to Ensure Student Success under ESSA Alexandria, VA – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) paved the way for states to create holistic accountability systems that measure school quality and student success by means other […]

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2017  Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841  NASBE’s State Education Standard Analyzes Ways to Align a Standards-Based System  Alexandria, VA – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives state boards of education an opportunity to reevaluate, improve, and align policies that ensure high levels of learning for all students. The […]

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2017 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA – Today the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) released its anticipated State Board Insight database, a platform for tracking trends in state boards’ agendas and actions each month. With timely analysis, detailed data, and spotlights on state strategies, […]

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Analysis Outlines Seven Questions State Boards Should Ask before State Plans for ESSA Are Submitted Alexandria, Va. — In April and September, states will file comprehensive plans for how they will spend federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Although […]

For Immediate Release: February 7, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA — The U.S. Senate today voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as the U.S. Secretary of Education. National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) President/CEO Kristen Amundson issued the following statement: “NASBE has had a productive working relationship with every U.S. secretary of […]

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2017 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA—The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state education agencies (SEAs) to collaborate on their state plans for implementation with school districts, civil rights organizations, principals, teachers, “other school leaders,” parents, and many others. A new NASBE report, “ESSA Stakeholder Engagement: Early […]

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Explores the Role State Boards of Education Play in Public Charter Schooling Alexandria, VA – As President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of school-choice advocate Betsy DeVos for education secretary is vetted on Capitol Hill, NASBE’s new issue of its journal, […]

For Immediate Release: December 5, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Can Boost Quality of Early Education Workforce through Policy Alexandria, VA – Although children’s earliest years are widely acknowledged as critical for achievement in school and in life, the bar for joining the US preschool workforce is low. One-third of preschool […]

For Immediate Release: November 28, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Issues Statement on Final ESSA Accountability Regulations Alexandria, VA – Kristen Amundson, president/CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), issued this statement on the final accountability regulations for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) released today: “NASBE appreciates the […]

For Immediate Release: November 17, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-740-4841 NASBE Post-Election Analysis: State Board Composition to Change Significantly in 2017 Alexandria, VA—A new NASBE policy update released today examines how the impact of the 2016 election—one generally acknowledged to be a “change” election— on state boards of education, some of whom are elected […]

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841   NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors Jay Barth of Arkansas Will Serve as Chair of NASBE’s Board of Directors, John Kelly of Mississippi Becomes NASBE Chair in 2018 Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of […]

For Immediate Release: October 2o, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-244-9954 States Need to Review School Surveillance Practices to Protect Privacy, Guard against Inequity Alexandria, VA — Despite introducing more than 400 bills on student data privacy since 2014, states have yet to address privacy protections for school surveillance or its inequitable effects. A […]

For Immediate Release: October 13, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703.740.4841 “Kansans Can” Initiative a Model for Meaningful ESSA Stakeholder Engagement Alexandria, VA—The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state education agencies to file their state implementation plans in “timely and meaningful consultation with stakeholders.” A new NASBE case study, “Kansas Loops Stakeholders In […]

For Immediate Release: October 6, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841   NASBE Report Provides Primer on Early Learning Opportunities in ESSA Companion piece charts 2016 state legislative trends in early childhood education  Alexandria, Va. – For the first time, the nation’s most important federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), prominently […]

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA — Kristen Amundson, executive director of NASBE, has issued this statement in response to a recent USA Today story about the organization’s relationship with Mylan Specialty. “NASBE serves as an unbiased source of information for its members, producing evidence-based, timely information […]

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Commends Senator Hatch and Senator Bennet on CTE Innovations Bill Alexandria, Va. – Kris Amundson, executive director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), issued the following statement expressing support for Senator Orrin Hatch and Senator Michael Bennet’s proposed career and technical education […]

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Maryland, Arkansas Seen as Leaders in Ensuring Access to Qualified Computer Science Teachers Alexandria, Va. – Successful implementation of computer science standards may hinge on one thing: teacher capacity. Without enough qualified teachers and the resources to support them, states will be hard […]

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Explores the ‘Future of Schools’ Alexandria, VA – The new issue of NASBE’s journal, The State Education Standard, is boldly themed “The Future of Schools.” It challenges state policymakers and others to imagine a range of possible futures in […]

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Jonathon Dworkin, 302.577.5260, Jonathon.Dworkin@state.de.us Delaware Governor Jack Markell Honored as NASBE Policy Leader of the Year Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Delaware Governor Jack Markell as its 2016 Policy Leader of Year. […]

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Series Outlines State Boards’ Opportunities to Address Challenges of At-Risk Student Populations Alexandria, VA – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives state policymakers new responsibility and increased flexibility to improve and align policies that accommodate specific student populations, including migrant youth and […]

For Immediate Release: August 18, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org State Board of Education Members Rosie Hussey, Kenneth Willard, and Patricia Willoughby Receive National Public Service Award Alexandria, Va. — The National Association for State Boards of Education is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Iowa, Kansas, and North Carolina have […]

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Guam Foundation for Public Education Named NASBE’s 2016 ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, Va. — The Guam Foundation for Public Education Inc. is being honored this year as NASBE’s 2016 “Friend of Education.” This national award is given annually to an individual or organization […]

For Immediate Release: August 16, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Michigan Board Member Kathleen Straus Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education Alexandria, Va. – Kathleen N. Straus, a member of the Michigan State Board of Education for nearly 25 years, will receive NASBE’s David Kysilko Award for her steadfast dedication to state boards of […]

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Washington’s Connie Fletcher Appointed to NASBE Board of Directors, A.L. “Buddy” Collins of North Carolina to Lead GAC Alexandria, VA — Connie Fletcher, a member of the Washington State Board of Education, was appointed in July to NASBE’s board of directors. A.L. “Buddy” Collins, vice […]

For Immediate Release: July 28, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Study Group Report Explores How State Policymakers Can Improve Opportunities for Rural Students One-third of US public schools are in rural areas, and these schools enroll nearly 12 million students—nearly a quarter of all American students. According to census data, 26.7 percent of […]

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Policymakers Have New Opportunities to Advance Deeper Learning Under ESSA Alexandria, VA. – Problem solving, resilience, and self-reflection remain buzzwords in education. These skills and attributes—along with others that are often referred to as “deeper learning” skills—are key to students’ college, career, […]

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 States Aim to Meet ESSA’s “Well-Rounded Education” Criteria through Computer Science Standards Alexandria, Va. – While educators and parents recognize computer science as a key skill for career readiness, only five states have adopted learning standards in this area. Tides are changing, however, […]

For Immediate Release: June 15, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Strategies for Boosting Summer Meals Participation Alexandria, Va. – Children with limited or uncertain access to meals experience more health-related behavioral and academic challenges than their peers. US Secretaries of Agriculture and Education Tom Vilsack and John King spoke on this very […]

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2016 Contact: Renee Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 State Opportunities to Support Student Health under ESSA Alexandria, Va. – A growing body of research links student health and academic achievement. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) recognizes this and calls on states to support student health and wellness and ensure safe, supportive […]

For Immediate Release: June 7, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, Va. — Today the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee considered legislation to establish fiscal 2017 funding levels for the U.S. Department of Education and other departments under its jurisdiction. NASBE Executive Director Kristen Amundson expressed support today for the subcommittee’s decision to increase […]

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Policy Update Urges States to Capitalize on ESSA Incentives to Align Academic and Career Programs  Alexandria, Va – Despite policymakers’ efforts to integrate and align core academics with career technical education, the two disciplines remain stubbornly separate in many states. A new […]

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Issues Statement on Proposed ESSA Accountability Regulations Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued proposed regulations to implement the accountability, data reporting, and state plan provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). At a roundtable discussion hosted by the […]

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Policy Update Highlights 2016 Trends in Data Privacy Legislation Alexandria, Va. – State legislatures in 2016 considered 185 bills on student privacy, many with significant new language and protections for students, according to a new NASBE Policy Update released today. Eighteen of […]

For Immediate Release: May 17, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Launches Online State Policy Database of College, Career, and Civic Readiness Regulations Governing Education Systems across the United States Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce the launch of its State Policy Database, […]

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Explores the Power of Data in Education Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education today released the newest issue of its journal, The State Education Standard, which looks at how states can leverage “the power […]

For Immediate Release: April 18, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Statement on RAND Teacher Study: States Must Commit to Improving Teacher Supports Alexandria, Va. – Today the RAND Corporation released its anticipated survey of thousands of American teachers, shedding light on several key areas where states can help teachers engage in instruction that […]

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 States Can Streamline Tests before ESSA Goes into Effect Alexandria, VA – Before the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) goes into full effect in fall 2017, state boards of education can take advantage of existing authority and funding offered under No Child Left […]

For Immediate Release: April 5, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Urged to Ask Nine Questions before Choosing State Assessment Washington, DC — Over the next 18 months, states will be making major decisions about their state assessment system. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives states important flexibility in how and when […]

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-244-9954 NASBE Report Outlines Seven Lessons for Policymakers Mulling State Data Privacy Legislation Washington, DC – In the past three years, policymakers in almost every state have considered laws to ensure the safety of student data, and the US Congress is considering seven bills […]

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 ESSA Provides Opportunity for States to Ensure Coherence across Education Policies Alexandria, VA – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives state boards of education a new opportunity to evaluate, improve and align policies aimed at enhancing student learning and achievement. A new […]

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Announces 2016 Stipend Grantees to Advance Policy Work in School Leadership, Deeper Learning, and Career Readiness Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded $75,000 in stipends to six state and territorial boards of education Arkansas, Guam, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, and West […]

For Immediate Release: March 7, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Building School Discipline Reform through State and Local Action Alexandria, VA – Public schools across the country have witnessed suspensions, school-based arrests, and expulsions that disproportionately affect minority and special education students. A new NASBE policy update examines the causes of this unequal targeting […]

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Washington and Idaho Model Better Programs Preparing High School Graduates for Future Alexandria, VA – Almost every state has adopted rigorous standards to ensure students are prepared for college and careers, but few dedicate resources to ensure students learn about postsecondary options. A […]

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE, NGA, and Other State and Local Education Groups Coalesce around ESSA Implementation Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) today joined 10 other national membership groups representing states, districts, school boards, and teachers in creating a State […]

For Immediate Release:  February 2, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 West Virginia’s Student Data Privacy Policy Is a Model for Other States Alexandria, VA – Nearly every state has passed or at least considered legislation to protect student data privacy. Among the 33 states with data privacy laws on the books, West Virginia […]

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2016 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New Issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard Helps State Leaders Recalibrate State Assessments and Accountability Systems for an ESSA World Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education today released the new issue of its journal, The State Education Standard, […]

For Immediate Release: January 6, 2016 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New Professional Standards for Educational Leaders Create Opportunity for States Implementing ESSA Accountability Provisions Alexandria, VA – Most states base their standards for school leaders on the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards. These standards were updated last November. A new NASBE […]

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 State Boards Can Improve Student Achievement by Improving School Health Policies Alexandria, VA – Education and health outcomes are linked. Yet despite a growing body of evidence tying health to academic achievement, many school systems have not established and coordinated policies, processes, and […]

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 National Association of State Boards of Education Applauds the Passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education welcomes the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This bipartisan compromise, passed with overwhelming majorities […]

For Immediate Release: December 8, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841  NASBE Awards Delaware, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Wyoming Stipends for Policy Work in Standards and School Discipline Alexandria, VA. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that five state boards of education—Delaware, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and […]

For Immediate Release: December 1, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 National Association of State Boards of Education Endorses the Every Student Succeeds Act Alexandria, VA — Today the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) announces its strong support of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA restores leadership and judgment to states while […]

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Addiction Trends Prompt State Policymakers to Address School Medication Policies Alexandria, VA –The prevalence of opioid addiction and overdose risks is prompting states to review school medication administration policies and procedures, according to a new NASBE Policy Update. Rhode Island, Kentucky, New York, […]

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Urges Congress to Keep Student Data Privacy Language in ESEA Reauthorization Alexandria, Va. – NASBE joined several national education groups in urging Congress to keep language that creates a committee on student data privacy in its final ESEA reauthorization bill.  The statement is excerpted […]

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-740-4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Joins National Education Groups to Continue to Push Congress to Get ESEA Done Alexandria, Va. − It’s time for Congress to finish the job of revising No Child Left Behind and not let another school year go by under the old law, […]

For Immediate Release: October 29, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Membership Elects New Leaders to Its Board of Directors Jim McNiece of Kansas Becomes NASBE President in 2016, Jay Barth of Arkansas Will Serve as President-Elect, Scott Johnson as Secretary-Treasurer Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education is […]

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-244-9954 NASBE Releases Study Group Reports on Leadership Development and Career Readiness Baltimore, Md. – The National Association of State Boards of Education released two new reports today outlining ways state boards of education can improve school leadership development and ensure students are “career-ready” […]

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Urges State Policymakers to Take Fresh Look at Preparing Teachers and Leaders Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education today released the fall issue of its journal, The State Education Standard. This edition explores the many ways […]

For Immediate Release: August 6, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Alexandria, VA. – Last week, education leaders from across the United States gathered at the White House to discuss the troubling state of discipline practices in public schools. New data from the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) estimates that over 3 million students […]

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Policy Update: State Boards Can Bring Clarity to Opt Out Controversy Alexandria, Va. — As parents increasingly ask to opt their children out of standardized tests, state boards of education are sometimes unsure whether and how to respond. A new NASBE Policy […]

For Immediate Release: July 16, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org   NASBE Supports Passage of Bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act, Urges Congress to Swiftly Convene Conference Committee Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to learn that after several days of debate, the U.S. Senate today passed its Elementary and […]

For Immediate Release: July 14, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Maryland State Superintendent Lillian Lowery Honored as NASBE Policy Leader of the Year Alexandria, Va. – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to honor Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, Maryland’s state superintendent of schools, as the 2015 Policy Leader of Year. The honor is given annually to a […]

For Immediate Release: July 13, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org NASBE Honors Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell as ‘Friend of Education’ Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) will honor Mayor George Heartwell of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with its annual Friend of Education Award that recognizes individuals who have made enduring contributions […]

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Former Ohio Board Member Robin C. “Rob” Hovis Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Education Alexandria, Va. – Former National Association of State Boards of Education Secretary-Treasurer and member of the State Board of Education of Ohio Robin C. “Rob” Hovis will receive NASBE’s […]

For Immediate Release: July 9, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Board of Education Members Brenda Gullett, Eileen Lappin Weiser, and Gayle Manchin Receive National Public Service Awards Alexandria, Va. — The National Association for State Boards of Education is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Arkansas, Michigan, and West Virginia have […]

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, 703-740-4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Report Compares Six States’ Strategies to Adopt New Science Standards Developing science standards can be a long and complex process, but many states have recognized theirs are due for a change. Since 2013, 13 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the […]

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2015 Contact: Sharon Cannon, Sharon.Cannon@nasbe.org, 703-740-4824 NASBE Joins National Education Groups to Call for Senate Consideration of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Alexandria, VA – Today, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) joined 10 national education groups representing educators, principals, school boards, superintendents, chief state school officers, […]

For Immediate Release: June 11, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Policy Update Tracks Trends in State Legislative Action on Student Data Privacy Alexandria, Va. – A surge in state legislation on student data privacy this year has continued to empower state boards of education with authority over student privacy. So far this […]

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE’s State Education Standard Highlights Work to Be Done to Close Opportunity Gaps Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education today released the new issue of its journal, The State Education Standard, focused on state policymakers’ role in addressing […]

For Immediate Release: May 5, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841   NASBE Policy Update Urges States to Pay Attention to Teacher Equity Plans Alexandria, Va. – According to the US Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection, nearly 96 percent of our nation’s public school teachers are licensed and certified. So why are […]

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE policy update unpacks new Polis-Messer student data privacy legislation and FERPA discussion draft Alexandria, Va. – Today Reps. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Luke Messer (R-IN) introduced the Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act (SDPPRA). Earlier this month, Reps. John Kline (R-MN) […]

For Immediate Release: April 17, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Delaware’s Gregory B. Coverdale Elected to NASBE Board of Directors Alexandria, VA — Gregory B. Coverdale, Jr., a member of the Delaware State Board of Education, has been appointed to NASBE’s board of directors. Coverdale, who joined the Delaware State Board of Education […]

For Immediate Release: April 16, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org 703.740.4841 New NASBE Resource Guides States through Science Standards Adoption Alexandria, Va. – Implementing, revising, adapting, or adopting new academic standards is a significant undertaking that requires extensive support, planning, and resources. Where do state policymakers begin? A new NASBE resource, New Science Standards: […]

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Statement on Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 Alexandria, VA – National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Executive Director Kristen Amundson today made this statement regarding the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 (ECAA), the proposed update to the Elementary […]

For Immediate Release: April 7, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Announces 2015 Stipend Grantees to Advance Policy Work in School Leadership, Common Core, Deeper Learning, and Next Generation Science Standards Alexandria, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded stipends to five state and territorial boards of education—Delaware, […]

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New NASBE Analysis Urges Policymakers to ‘Balance the Imperative of Protection with Innovation’ in Setting Student Data Privacy Policies Alexandria, Va. – Last week, Reps. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Luke Messer (R-Ind.) announced plans for new federal legislation that would ensure third-party vendors […]

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Report Suggests Ways State Policymakers Can Get More Students Invested in Learning Education is a $600 billion-a-year enterprise, but the investments states make in education will not benefit students unless they are physically and mentally present in the classroom. Too many students […]

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Supports New Student Data Privacy Principles Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has joined more than two dozen leading national education organizations in signing onto the Principles for Using and Safeguarding Students’ Personal Information. NASBE was […]

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org NASBE Statement on Congressional Hearing on Student Data Privacy and Technology Alexandria, Va. – National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Executive Director Kristen Amundson issued the following statement regarding testimony given at a House Education Subcommittee hearing on student data privacy […]

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, renee.lang@nasbe.org   NASBE Favors Legislation to Update the Education Technology State Grants Program Alexandria, VA – National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Executive Director Kristen Amundson today praised a move by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to update the Education Technology State Grants […]

For Immediate Release: February 9, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Iowa’s Brooke Axiotis Elected to NASBE Board of Directors Alexandria, VA — Brooke Axiotis, a member of the Iowa State Board of Education, was appointed in January to NASBE’s board of directors as a new state board member representative. Axiotis, who joined the Iowa State […]

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Nebraska State Board Member Molly O’Holleran Chairs NASBE Government Affairs Committee Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that Nebraska State Board of Education member Molly O’Holleran has been appointed chairperson of its Government Affairs Committee. […]

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Arkansas State Board Member Mireya Reith to Chair Task Force on Career Education Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that Mireya Reith, a member of the Arkansas State Board of Education, has been appointed to […]

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 West Virginia State Board Member William White Named to National Task Force on School Leadership Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that William “Bill” White, a member of the West Virginia State Board of Education, […]

For Immediate Release: January 12, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang renee.lang@nasbe.org 703-740-4841 NASBE Applauds Federal Efforts to Ensure Student Data Privacy and Encourage State Leadership Alexandria, Va. – National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Executive Director Kristen Amundson issued the following statement on the student data privacy proposals President Obama announced today at […]

For Immediate Release: January 12, 2015 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703.740.4841 Barbara McKenna bmckenna@stanford.edu, 650.725.8600 Linda Darling-Hammond and Ace Parsi address key considerations for state policymakers reviewing performance assessments in a NASBE-SCOPE white paper. Alexandria, Va. — As employers and postsecondary institutions increasingly demand students and workers equipped with high-level skills, many states are exploring […]

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2015 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, renee.lang@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 New State Education Standard Explores Ways to Expand Access to Summer Learning Alexandria, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education today released the new issue of its journal, The State Education Standard, themed “Summer Learning: Engaging All Students.” The issue focuses on how […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Sharon Cannon, 703-740-4824 Arlington, VA—NASBE today announces a request for proposals for state stipends in four topic areas, plus the opportunity for a combined proposal that joins two or three of those topics: Common Core State Standards Next Generation Science Standards Deeper Learning School Leadership Connections (a combination of two or three of […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org NASBE Executive Director: Chairman Wheeler’s E-Rate Proposal a Critical Investment in Education Broadband Washington, DC—The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) issued the following statement on the E-rate proposal outlined today by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler: “Achieving educational equity and excellence […]

Arlington, VA —The number of U.S. children with food allergies rose about 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Nearly 6 million children, or 8 percent, have allergies, and young children are most affected. Eighteen percent of these children have experienced an allergic reaction while at school, and these reactions are sometimes fatal. It is crucial […]

October 23, 2014 Lord Selected to Lead National Association Arlington, VA — Mary Lord, vice president of the D.C. State Board of Education, was chosen to serve as president of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) in 2015 at its Annual Conference this month in Denver.  She has served as the association’s […]

October 23, 2014 For Immediate Release: October 23, 2014 Contact: Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org McNiece Selected to Lead National Association Arlington, VA — James McNiece, a member of the Kansas State Board of Education and resident of Wichita, was chosen this month to be president-elect of the National Association of State Boards of Education […]

For Immediate Release: October 24, 2014 Contact: Dr. Richard Zeile (DrZeile@Juno.com 313.802.1146) Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org   State Board Treasurer Zeile Elected to NASBE Board of Directors  At their annual meeting, held this month in Denver’s Westminster Westin Hotel, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) elected Dr. Richard Zeile to their […]

October 23, 2014 For Immediate Release: October 23, 2014 Contact: Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org   Sidhu Elected to Board of National Association  Arlington, VA — Madhu Sidhu, a member of the Maryland State Board of Education since 2009, was elected as Southern Area Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) […]

   NASBE Members Learn from Leaders at Annual Conference   DENVER—Oct. 17, 2014—Inspiring words, backed up with examples of strong action, took center stage today at the National Association of State Boards of Education annual conference. Aneesh Chopra, the first U.S. chief technology officer, implored state board members to “liberate the data” created in education […]

State Education Leaders Look to Peers for Help Navigating Tough Issues at Start of NASBE Annual Conference   DENVER—Oct. 16, 2014—The largest annual gathering of members of state education boards began three days of meetings discussing everything from Common Core State Standards to health policies. One expert described it as a year of “major transitions” […]

October 23, 2014 For Immediate Release: October 23, 2014 Contact: Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org Dr. Henry Elected to Board of National Association Arlington, VA —Samuel Henry, a member of the Oregon State Board of Education since 2010, was elected as Western Area Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) this […]

October 23, 2014 For Immediate Release: October 23, 2014 Contact: Sharon Cannon, (703) 740-4824, communications@nasbe.org Taylor Elected to Board of National Association Arlington, VA —Allan Taylor, a member of the Connecticut State Board of Education since 1994, was elected as Northeast Area Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) this month […]

For Immediate Release: September 3, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Names Francis Eberle as Deputy Executive Director Arlington, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce Francis Eberle has been named as the organization’s deputy executive director. Eberle is being promoted from within the organization, […]

For Immediate Release: August 13, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Brings on Robert Hull to Direct College, Career, and Civic Readiness Work Arlington, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce Robert Hull has joined as director of the organization’s college, career, and civic readiness […]

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2014 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703.740.4841 Three New NASBE Resources Help State Boards Craft Better Policies to Leverage Blended Learning Innovations Arlington, Va. — Blended learning, an innovative, personalized education model that combines online learning with traditional instruction is gaining interest across the country. The goal is simple: accelerate student […]

For Immediate Release: July 29, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org  NASBE Awards Grant to West Virginia to Promote School Climate and Safety    Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded a $5,000 grant to the West Virginia Board of Education to support efforts that strengthen its […]

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Arlington, Va. — Open Society Institute-Baltimore, and its director, Diana Morris, are being honored this year by NASBE’s Board of Directors with the organization’s 2014 Friend of Education Award. The national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to education […]

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce that state education leaders from Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Illinois will be awarded NASBE’s 2014 Distinguished Service Award. The national award is given annually to state board […]

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Arlington, Va. – Terry Holliday, Kentucky’s highly-regarded commissioner of education, has been named the 2014 Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The honor is given annually to a national or state policymaker in recognition […]

For Immediate Release: July 11, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 NASBE Praises FCC’s Push to Ensure E-Rate Funding to Connect Classrooms Across the Country Arlington, Va. – National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Executive Director Kristen Amundson today praised the FCC for establishing meaningful new broadband goals for the nation’s schools and for ensuring […]

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org  Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education is deeply concerned about the inaccuracies in a story written by an intern at National Review Online and published without any effort to contact our organization. The story, “Was Oklahoma’s Repeal of […]

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded grants to two state boards of education — Oregon and Virginia — to strengthen their capacity to adopt and implement policies that promote positive school discipline and limit punitive and […]

For Immediate Release: May 21, 2014 Contact: Renee Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703.740.4841 Arlington, Va. – Across the country, millions of children attend public school every year. Their parents likely went to public school too, as do the vast majority of Americans. But attending public school, or even working in education, isn’t the same as knowing […]

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2014 Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, 703.740.4841, reneerl@nasbe.org Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has awarded stipends to six state and territorial boards of education — Delaware, the District of Columbia, Guam, Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia — to advance state education reform work in […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Renée Rybak Lang, reneerl@nasbe.org, 703-740-4841 Arlington, VA – Today, we expect our students to be ready for the 21st century. Now more than ever, they are asked to learn more, to master new technology, and to apply what they have learned. These skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication, collaboration, […]

Arlington, VA – The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is pleased to announce Renée Rybak Lang has joined the organization as communications director. Before coming to NASBE, Lang was communications manager of Education Sector, an independent education think tank that recently merged with the American Institutes for Research. Lang has worked in […]

New issue of “From Practice to Policy” looks at how one state is tackling comprehensive planning  Arlington, VA — In the year since the incomprehensible tragedy at an elementary school in Sandy Hook, CT, lawmakers, policymakers, and parents have searched for ways to make schools safer, yet there has been little consensus. But one state—Delaware—has […]

Arlington, VA — An estimated 4 to 6 percent of American children have food allergies, and many of these children will have a severe allergic reaction while at school. Tragically, every year some of these reactions are fatal. It then stands to reason that the calls for comprehensive school policies to mitigate severe allergic reactions […]

‘From Practice to Policy’ brief offers deeper understanding of SEL and its implications student achievement and for policymaking  Arlington, Va. — The recognized need for public schools to support students in areas beyond academics is not new, but recent developments in social-emotional learning (SEL) go beyond what has come before—and are starting to show improvements […]

Partnership with Special Olympics Examines Need for Expanded Opportunities in Classrooms and on Playing Fields Arlington, VA — Much has changed in the 37 years since Congress first guaranteed access to a free and appropriate education for disabled students, as the methods and practices of educating special needs children are continually evolving as evidence and […]

Arlington, VA — Mary Lord, a member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education, was voted president-elect of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Lord will begin her term of office as president-elect in January 2014 and then serve as president of the association in 2015. The membership also elected […]

Arlington, VA — Even as most states work hard to implement the Common Core State Standards in math and English language arts, much remains to be done in the way of aligned assessments, educator support, and continued evaluation of the standards’ broader impact on other policies. The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) […]

Arlington, Va. — Michael Flanagan, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education and chair of the state board of education, is being awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The national award is given annually to a NASBE member in recognition of outstanding service to public education. […]

Arlington, Va. — Gov. James B. Hunt, former Governor of North Carolina and chairman of the  of the James B. Hunt, Jr., Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy, has been named the Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The honor is annually given to a national […]

Arlington, VA — Brenda Lilienthal Welburn, the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE) long-time executive director, is being honored this year by the organizations Board of directors with the association’s Friend of Education Award. The national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to education are significant and enduring. […]

Arlington, Va. — The board of directors of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce Kristen Amundson as NASBE’s next executive director. Amundson, presently the Senior Vice President for External Affairs at the nonpartisan education think tank Education Sector, starts her tenure at NASBE July 8. “I look forward […]

Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) awarded grants to three state boards of education to revise and implement new state student discipline policies that limit the use of out-of-school punishments. The grant awards will support policy efforts in Georgia, Michigan, and West Virginia through early 2014. The grants are […]

NASBE joined eight other health and education organizations, led by the American Lung Association, to issue a joint statement on improving asthma management in schools. NASBE has long supported the need for clean air in schools in the belief that students cannot succeed in school if they are continually absent due to illness. According to […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Bradley Hull, Interim Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), on the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): “NASBE supports the independent development of rigorous standards to help students better become college-, career- and civic-ready. Our NGSS initiative is designed to help […]

Arlington, VA — A rapidly changing world necessitates education adapt at an equally swift pace, as students need to be equipped with an ever-broadening knowledge base to prepare them for their post-K-12 lives. The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is embarking on an effort to go beyond policies that expand the breadth […]

Arlington, VA — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan spent an unprecedented hour responding to questions from state board of education members on issues ranging from waivers and sequestration to the Department’s use of competitive grants. The discussion took place last Friday, March 15 as part of NASBE’s Annual Legislative Policy Forum. Presiding with Duncan were […]

National Association of State Boards of Education and Hope Street Group partner to develop online toolkit, best practices on CCSS implementation (March 6, 2013) – Hope Street Group and the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) have released a Common Core Playbook-Toolkit that both offers specific recommendations for state boards of education and […]

Arlington, VA — As states work to implement new math and English standards, policymakers from 26 lead state partners are participating in the development of the voluntary Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for K-12 education, which are now nearing completion. The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is embarking on a yearlong initiative […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Patrick A. Guida, President of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), on President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address: “It was gratifying to hear the President stress the desire of the Administration to work with states in growing preschool programs nationwide. NASBE members recognize […]

Arlington, VA —A growing debate over school discipline has led many educators and policymakers to question the value of punishments involving out-of-school suspensions and the existence of zero-tolerance policies. To help state education leaders address these issues, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is partnering with Atlantic Philanthropies on a two-year, $300,000 […]

Arlington, VA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the proposed rule for competitive food standards as required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School are part of a package designed to ensure students have healthy […]

The Board of Directors of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has accepted the resignation of NASBE Executive Director Jim Kohlmoos, effective March 1, 2013. “It has been a great honor for me to serve as executive director,” Kohlmoos said. “I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with so many dedicated […]

Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is collaborating with the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) to create an online arts education resource designed to help state boards of education develop evidence-based policy. NASBE will base the new web portal on AEP’s Arts Education State Policy Database and ArtsEdSearch, through which […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Jim Kohlmoos, Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), on today’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut: “At NASBE, our hearts are breaking with the news from Connecticut today, and our deepest sympathies, and I know those of state board members around […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          CONTACT:    Steve Berlin December 10, 2012                                                                        703-684-4000, ext. 1118 Arlington, VA — With the rise in reported […]

New Chapter of Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn Series Centered on Creating Safe School Environments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                         CONTACT: Steve Berlin November 15, 2012                     […]

Arlington, VA — Jane Goff, a member of the Colorado State Board of Education, was voted president-elect of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Goff will begin her term of office as president-elect in January 2013 and then serve as president of the association in 2014. The membership also elected five other […]

Arlington, VA — The Skillman Foundation, based in Detroit, MI is being honored with the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE) Friend of Education Award. The national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to education are significant and enduring. “Schools and educators play important roles in helping children […]

Three Longtime State Education Leaders Receive National Honor  Arlington, Va. — State education leaders from Maine, Michigan, and Missouri are the recipients of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The national award is given annually to state board of education members in recognition of outstanding service […]

Arlington, Va. — Gov. Gaston Caperton, former governor of West Virginia and retiring president of the College Board, has been named the Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The honor is annually given to a national or state policymaker in recognition of their contributions to education. […]

Latest Issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard Examines the Common Core Standards from Origin to Execution With Implementation of the New Standards, the Hard Work Begins Arlington, VA — The Common Core State Standards have been approved in most states for more than a year now, but the adoption was the “easy” part. The hard […]

Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) awarded grants to seven state boards of education to develop and implement policies to improve school nutrition. Connecticut, Ohio, and West Virginia will each receive $15,000 over three-years, while Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and North Carolina will each receive $6,000, two-year awards to continue […]

Arlington, Va. — The National Association of State Boards of Education named David Kysilko the organization’s first Chief Knowledge Officer. Kysilko has been NASBE’s Director of Publications for 20 years and is founder and editor of NASBE’s journal, The State Education Standard, as well as many other association publications. In his new role, Kysilko will […]

Arlington, VA — Jim Kohlmoos, executive director of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), will serve on the new Commission on Standards and Performance Reporting to help raise the bar for teacher preparation. The Commission was created by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the new accrediting body formed through […]

Healthy Learning Environments are Paramount in ‘Green Cleaning’ Issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard Arlington, VA — At a time when the number of students with asthma has reached new highs—and when states and districts are increasingly focused on the importance of maximum attendance—the emergence of new, greener products and processes for cleaning schools is […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Jim Kohlmoos, Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education, on the release of President Obama’s FY’13 budget proposal: “It is always gratifying to see such great emphasis placed on public education in an Administration’s budget—especially now, when states are struggling to balance their own budgets. But […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Jim Kohlmoos, Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education, on the announcement that Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Tennessee were granted waivers from provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB): “States and state boards of education are at […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Jim Kohlmoos on the start of his career as Executive Director of the National Association of State Boards of Education: “I am excited about stepping into my new role as NASBE’s Executive Director, and grateful to my predecessor, Brenda Welburn, for the legacy of excellence she left behind. From that […]

Arlington, Va. — The board of directors of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce Jim Kohlmoos as NASBE’s next executive director. Kohlmoos, presently the president and CEO of the Knowledge Alliance, will succeed the retiring Brenda Welburn Feb. 2, 2012. “I am honored to have been selected by the […]

PRESIDENT-ELECT AND DIRECTORS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS OF EDUCATION Arlington, VA — Patrick Guida, vice chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Regents of Elementary and Secondary Education, was voted president-elect of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Guida will begin his term of office as president-elect in January 2012 […]

Arlington, Va. — Teachers have lately fallen under the national microscope far more than any other aspect of public schooling. The convergence of sluggish growth in student achievement, high turnover in the ranks of teachers, continuing achievement gaps, and state and federal actions that have zeroed in on the capacity of the current education system have […]

Arlington, VA — A statement by Gayle Manchin, President of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), on President Barack Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address: “We are pleased education was a significant piece of President Obama’s State of the Union address last night. It is important to keep the focus on education […]

Arlington, VA — State education leaders from Illinois and Maine are the recipients of the 2011 Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The national award is given annually to state board of education members in recognition of outstanding service to public education. “Through their continued diligence and devotion to […]

Alexandria, VA —Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia, is being honored with the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE) Friend of Education Award. The national award is given annually to an individual or organization whose contributions to education are significant and enduring. “As governor, Bob […]

Arlington, Va. — Gen. Colin Powell, U.S. Army (ret.) and Alma Powell, the founding and current chairs of the America’s Promise Alliance, respectively were named the Policy Leaders of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). The honor is annually given to a national or state policymaker in recognition of their […]

Arlington, VA— Brenda Welburn, executive director of the National Association of State Boards of Education, joined a panel of education leaders that this week called on Congress to pass a comprehensive Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) with strong commitments to early childhood (pre-K-3) education. The panel members announced their call to action at the […]

NASBE WELCOMES FLEXIBILITY FOR STATES PURSUING COLLEGE- AND CAREER- READY AGENDA; CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE ESEA REAUTHORIZATION Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) welcomed the Administration’s announcement it will waive key requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), but also repeated its call for comprehensive reform through legislation […]

NASBE and CDC Renew Joint Efforts to Enhance School Health and Education Policy Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they will continue their 25-year partnership in working toward effective health policy and education for American schools. The CDC awarded […]

Clarification of NASBE Position on New Funding for Education Arlington, VA — Brenda Welburn, executive director of the National Association of State Boards of Education, issued the following in response to President Obama’s proposed American Jobs Act: “Recognizing that education is a vital component of the U.S. economy, NASBE believes any jobs proposal should include […]

Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is teaming with the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) to support First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign by creating voluntary standards for health-conscious examples across academic curricula in all instructional materials. Nearly one-third of all American children and […]

The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has a 50 year history of supporting State Boards of Education. The organization has grown over the years to its current staff of 20 employees; however, its mission continues to focus on strengthening State Boards as the preeminent educational policymaking bodies for students and citizens. How Does […]

U.S. Army and the National Association of State Boards of Education Team Up To Launch New Leadership Development and Academic Achievement Program Project PASS will Support Middle and High School Students Radcliff, KY – Hardin County Schools are pleased to join the United States Army and the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) in the launch of […]

Hardin County, KY – Schools hosted the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) and the United States Army in the national launch of a new pilot program aimed at developing leadership and academic skills for middle school and high school students. The county joins five other school districts, including Christian County, KY; Miami-Dade, […]

Arlington, VA— The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) welcomes the findings and conclusions in the new survey released today by the Data Quality Campaign (DQC). The DQC report is an honest assessment of the progress that has been made in promoting data-based decision making, while outlining areas for improvement. NASBE looks forward […]

NASBE SEES COMMON CORE STANDARDS AS MAJOR ADVANCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION Arlington, VA — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) supports the Common Core Standards being released today as a major step toward elevating the expectations for every student and looks forward to assisting state boards in this effort. NASBE is proud […]

Arlington, VA. — The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) will host state board of education members from across the country at a series of regional meetings to discuss the contents and future of Common Core Standards in math and English Language Arts for K-12 education. The meetings are being made possible by […]