National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)

Our postelection analysis is out! While the 2024 federal elections brought significant change, voters at the state level opted for stability, with no shifts in partisan control of state boards. The report highlights key takeaways from elections that decided 64 state board seats across nine states, three territories, and D.C. NASBE’s Abigail Potts, Joseph Hedger, and Naomi Porter, authors of the report, note: “While partisan control of state education leadership saw minimal changes, state education leadership will continue to face scrutiny. Politics, rather than partisanship, may have a bigger impact on the 2025 education policy landscape, as elected leaders shift from campaigning to governing.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eY_MU9Ev

We’re excited to introduce NASBE’s 2024–25 Board of Directors! Kevin Ellis of the Texas State Board of Education steps in as our new board chair, with Byron Ernest of the Indiana State Board of Education serving as chair-elect. We’re also pleased to welcome new members to the board: - Matt Hymas of the Utah State Board, elected as Western Area Director - Steve Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board, elected as Central Area Director - Elizabeth Tegtmeier of Nebraska, named New Member Representative - Rachel Bosovich of Iowa, NCOSEA’s representative Learn more about NASBE’s amazing board here:? https://lnkd.in/egkebQ2H

Most state boards of education share a common responsibility: the approval of academic content standards—that is, defining what students should know and be able to do.?When aligned with a state’s economic, civic, and cultural goals, high-quality standards help prepare students for greater success in postsecondary learning, work, and civic life. Our new analysis outlines guiding principles and common processes to help state boards develop high-quality standards. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eeshKC34

Ensuring that data is used in support of students is an equal obligation that goes hand in hand with mitigating privacy concerns. But siloed data gets in the way of stakeholders being able to use critical information to support students. Paige Kowalski’s recent article for the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) discusses why state education boards should champion laws that codify cross-agency data governance to promote interagency collaboration and ensure accountability for data quality, privacy, and security. https://lnkd.in/g8GQytue

NASBE is excited to launch the High School Transformation State Network! Over the next two years, we’ll collaborate with organizations like KnowledgeWorks and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to recruit and lead state teams of students, educators, workforce leaders, and state board members in driving systemic changes that can make the high school years meaningful and valuable for every student. Visit our website to learn more about this important project: https://lnkd.in/eXUamibC

Today is the day! NASBE is out with a brand new issue of the State Education Standard, exploring emerging issues in education technology. In it, authors from organizations like SETDA, Data Quality Campaign, ISTE, Foresight Law + Policy, PLLC, and researchers from Stanford University, Arizona State University, Civic Engagement Research Group, and others urge state leaders to set their sights on ways to broaden access to technology’s benefits, solve problems confronting educators, and protect students against the risks of misuse. Read the full digital issue here: https://lnkd.in/dWdDXV6a

We’re excited to share a new feature from our friends at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching highlighting our very own Paolo DeMaria. In this interview, Paolo discusses the significant role state boards are playing in transforming education through innovative policies. Read more about our organization’s efforts! https://cfdn.at/3XlCBwP

Twenty-four states reserve a seat for students on the state board. These students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles. Our new analysis, written by California's former student member Naomi Porter, leans on her experience and offers lessons from several states on elevating student voice in policymaking. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCJwsVPV

A few National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) members recently shared why they look forward to attending Annual Conference every year. Will you be joining us?

We are excited to open registration for NASBE's?Annual Conference,?the only conference designed specifically?for?state board members!?We are looking forward to great conversations and opportunities to learn from renowned educators, state leaders, and policy experts all while?experiencing the thrills of the?home of the Kentucky Derby! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eyb8vSEE