Math achievement is faltering across much of the US, and some states are responding with more than a standards refresh. NASBE’s latest analysis highlights the work that Maryland, North Carolina, Illinois, and California are planning for math improvement. nasbe.org/states-that-ar…

We have just wrapped up a memorable final day at #NASBE26! We enjoyed hearing from experts across education policy and having conversations about how to continue to better this work.

We have been so excited to have Student Board Member representation at our Annual Conference. It has been so valuable to hear their perspectives! #NASBE26

Hearing from Dr. Jermaine Dawson, CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools at our opening session of @NASBE Annual Conference. #NASBE26

💫 Now hearing from National Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith. Always a treat to hear from a fellow state teacher of the year at @NASBE’s Annual Conference. “We have to believe in the infinite potential of EVERY student.” ~ Leon #NASBE26

🐫 Happy hump day Baltimore and @NASBE Annual Conference attendees! 🎶 We’re starting the day hearing from Bella Voce, Centennial High School, Howard County Public Schools. What a great start to our day!!! #NASBE26 #education

Yesterday it was such an honor to deliver the luncheon keynote at the @NASBE Annual Conference. I spoke on Wowful Leadership, using the development of my new book, Mere Leadership as the guide. #NASBE26 #education #LeadershipDevelopment

A memorable evening at the National Aquarium in Baltimore! 🐠 State Night brought our #NASBE26 community together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy all that Baltimore has to offer!

What a day at #NASBE26! Our first full day featured engaging conversations with students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and education leaders, all sharing insights and exploring ways to strengthen education!

#NASBE26 is off to a lively start in Baltimore! The Baltimore City College Marching Knights welcomed attendees as we heard from the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, our NASBE Chair, and Maryland’s State Board President. 🎉

We were honored to welcome @CCSSO National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith to #NASBE26! He shared classroom insights and challenged members to envision vibrant learning experiences that recognize every student’s potential.

We had an amazing start to our Annual Conference today with our Preconferences connecting state board members with experts in High School Transformation, Math, and AI & Ed Tech! #NASBE26

We’re kicking off #NASBE26 in Baltimore! Our state board members visited The Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School of @BaltCitySchools to see learning in action and connect with the school community.

We are so excited to kick off the first day of Annual Conference! #NASBE26

🦀Dinner with @NASBE staff at Baltimore Seafood tonight after a day of getting everything ready for our annual conference that begins tomorrow. It is such an honor to serve as board chair. ❤️ Love this group of great humans. #NASBE26

Washington, New Mexico, and California are among the few states that differentiate AI guidance by age. But there’s still a gap in guidance for children birth to age 5. More in NASBE’s latest policy update: nasbe.org/setting-ed-tec…

Kentucky is redefining what accountability can be. Instead of relying only on test scores, districts are building systems that also measure the skills, experiences and outcomes their communities value most for learners. Read more about this growing movement. knowledgeworks.org/resources/kent…
#StudentCenteredLearning #Assessment #Accountability #K12Education #EducationInnovation

Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee are making real academic gains.

The instinct is to look for a silver bullet. Wrong question — what the "Southern Surge" states share is transparent accountability paired with real support for schools.

Mark Baxter + Jennifer O'Neal Schiess on the three pieces that other states can learn from 👉 bellwether.org/blog/state-k-1…

We are so excited to honor former Delaware SBOE executive director Kathleen Smith with our 2026 David A. Kysilko Award for her dedication, excellent service, work around early literacy, and engagement with NASBE. Read more here: nasbe.org/delawares-kath…

We are thrilled to honor former @TXSBOE state board chair Keven Ellis as our 2026 Distinguished Service Award honoree. This is the highest award NASBE can bestow on a state board member. Learn more about his contributions to education here: nasbe.org/texas-state-bo…