State Boards Weigh Teacher Certification and Student Safety and Wellness in 2018

In 2018, NASBE’s State Board Insight reveals that state boards regularly addressed broad topics like finance and charter schools as…

Bus Safety and Training Gain Traction on State Boards

In September 2018, the U.S. Congress introduced House Bill 6773, which directs the secretary of transportation to issue rules on…
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State Boards Align CTE with Employer Needs, Discuss Perkins V

Even as the economy rebounded toward full employment, states continue to wrestle with the problem that a high school diploma…

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Policies to Promote Civic Engagement Take Shape

Savvy state boards of education recognize that high-quality civic education not only prepares students to vote and understand how the U.S. Constitution divides political power. It helps students acquire skills needed to make difficult choices that affect their communities, advocate […]

Ensuring Students Receive Dyslexia Screenings and Interventions

The prevalence of dyslexia in the general population varies from 5 to 17 percent, though students with the reading disorder often remain undiagnosed, according to Dyslexia International. To be most effective, interventions by trained teachers should begin early in a […]

State Boards Examine Effective Use and Protection of Student Data

As new technologies arise that collect K-12 student data to improve education outcomes, educators and parents worry about the consequences for student safety and security. State boards of education have the dual task of guaranteeing student data are secure and […]

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