During #HispanicHeritageMonth and year-round, NSBA's National Hispanic Council of School Board Members (NHC) promotes quality education for all students with emphasis on the challenges and successes of the Hispanic student. Here's NHC Steering Committee Chair Mildred Lefebvre, who is also Vice Chair of the Holyoke Public Schools School Committee in Massachusetts, emphasizing the importance of advocating for Hispanic students and supporting their success.
National School Boards Association
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Transforming public education, board by board
About us
Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a federation of state associations and the U.S. territory of the Virgin Islands. Through its member state associations that represent locally elected school board officials serving approximately 51 million public school students, NSBA advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership. We believe public education is a civil right necessary to the dignity and freedom of the American people and that each child, regardless of their disability, ethnicity, socio-economic status or citizenship, deserves equitable access to an education that maximizes their individual potential. In pursuit of these beliefs, NSBA and our members will continue to lead the national conversation about public education, advocate for public policies that ensure that each student everywhere has access to an excellent public education where they live, create a better understanding of the importance of school boards and the benefits of local governance, and enhance the effectiveness of school boards. NSBA welcomes civil discussion on this page about public education in America. Threats, profanity, bullying, or other content that does not contribute to productive civil discourse may be removed at the sole discretion of the moderator.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1940
- Specialties
- School Governance, K-12 Education, and School Boards
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1680 Duke St., FL 2
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, US
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🌟Do you know a school district that has tackled challenges with innovation and creativity?🌟Nominate them for the 2025 Magna Awards, recognizing forward-thinking programs that have made an impact in education. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Oct. 31. Awards will be presented in three enrollment categories: under 5,000 students; 5,000-20,000 students; and 20,000+ students. The Grand Prize winner in each category will participate in the Magna Awards Master Class during the NSBA 2025 Annual Conference in Atlanta, April 4-6. All winning districts will be featured in the April 2025 issue of American School Board Journal. Visit https://lnkd.in/eTfk55zw to learn more and apply!
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, and education is no exception. An Oct. 2024 article in NSBA's American School Board Journal explores how forward-thinking school districts such as Snoqualmie Valley (WA) and Princeton Public Schools (NJ) are leading the charge in exploring AI's potential in classrooms. From empowering students to spark creativity to reducing teacher workloads, AI offers exciting new tools. But it’s also about balance – ensuring we embrace innovation while maintaining academic integrity and thoughtful implementation.
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A great big shout-out to Steve Corona, NSBA Secretary-Treasurer and school board member of Fort Wayne Community Schools in Indiana; and Joel Rodriguez, a steering committee member of NSBA's Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) and School Board Trustee of the School City of East Chicago in Indiana. Great job serving your students and communities at the Latino Count Luncheon! An amazing day of students engaging and sharing a meal with various CEOs, university professionals, and board members from Lake and Porter counties. The keynote speaker, Gian Paul Gonzalez, delivered an inspiring "All In" presentation that resonated with everyone!
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As schools grapple with the challenges posed by student cellphone use, the landscape of cellphone policies in education is evolving. The October issue of NSBA's "American School Board Journal" examines three main trends regarding cellphone policies in schools. What's happening in your state or school district and how's it working?
Newsmaker: Mobile Phone Bans in Classrooms — a Third Approach
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Early bird savings end THIS FRIDAY! Your chance to save up to $100 on your registration to the 2024 COSA Fall School Law Seminar ends THIS Friday, Sept. 13! Don't miss the opportunity to earn up to 12 CLE credits, learn from the comfort of your home or office, ask questions of the presenters, and engage with fellow attendees from across the country. Daily session topics are as follows: Oct. 15: Employment; Oct. 16: School Boards and School District Operations; Oct. 22: Supreme Court Update and Legal Ethics; Oct. 23: Student Rights and Special Education. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eJyN-_-6
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Want to be a better school board member? NSBA has announced a new leadership academy for school board members in partnership with Howard University. The six-session program will begin in December 2024 and run through April 2025. The Governance and Strategic Leadership Academy will bolster support for effective governance in PreK-12 schools by addressing policy development, budgeting, and superintendent evaluation best practices as a core part of the strategic planning process. Executive coaching is available for interested participants. Participants will engage with superintendents, school board leaders, state association leaders, and Howard University faculty to explore problems of practice and learn in a highly interactive exchange. Enroll today!
NSBA Launches Board Member Academy in Partnership with Howard University
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Did you know that school infrastructure investments across the U.S. are falling short by $85 billion annually? Dig into this article from NSBA's American School Board Journal to learn how school districts in Baltimore, Seattle, and New Jersey are addressing long-standing school infrastructure problems.
Building for the Future
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Don't miss your chance to present at NSBA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Atlanta, April 4-6! While we’ve received many proposals for our focus areas, we'd like to see more proposals in the areas of Classrooms of the Future (Technological advances to enhance teaching and learning); Innovations in District Operations & Facilities; and School Law & Policy. Proposals in other focus areas are also welcome. The submission window closes next Friday, Aug. 16. See the complete list of focus areas at https://lnkd.in/e6_tXFg7. Submit your proposal today!
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Montana's Early Warning System (EWS) is making a big impact in preventing dropouts. By identifying at-risk students early and using data-driven interventions, schools are seeing higher graduation rates. The key? Building a strong data culture and fostering relationships.
Early Warning System
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