News
NSBA issues statements and news releases to advocate for local governance in public education and promote and advance key education initiatives. NSBA also offers timely and relevant news, information and tools to our members and public education supporters.
NSBA Welcomes Dr. John Heim as Executive Director and CEO
Dr. John Heim will become the new NSBA Executive Director effective November 23, 2021. John was the unanimous choice of the NSBA Board of Directors and we are confident that he is the best person to lead NSBA during such an important period for the organization.
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NSBA, AASA Issue Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions
September 22, 2021In response to increasingly tense public forums and online discussions related to safe school openings, NSBA and AASA released the following statement denouncing threats and violence directed at school leaders.
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National School Boards Association Files Amicus Brief Opposing Arizona Law Preventing Mask Mandates
September 13, 2021In response to the Arizona School Boards Association’s lawsuit seeking to overturn an Arizona law that prohibits school boards from requiring masks in schools, NSBA has filed an amicus curiae brief in Arizona state court informing courts about the realities schools face in navigating restrictive laws and mandates where communities need flexibility.
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National School Boards Association Statement on Biden Plan to Stop the Delta Variant and Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
September 9, 2021In response to President Joe Biden’s announced new policies on vaccination and testing to keep schools and the economy open, NSBA interim Executive Director and CEO Chip Slaven released the following statement.
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School Board Leaders Meet with Education Secretary Cardona During Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Back-to-School Challenges
August 17, 2021Leadership and members of the NSBA met with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a virtual town hall meeting to discuss back-to-school challenges and the Education Department’s Return to School Roadmap. NSBA greatly appreciates Secretary Cardona’s continued support and advocacy.
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Covid Comeback Spurs Partnership between National School Boards Association and SchoolMaskPack
August 5, 2021Through the shared value of caring for students, teachers and educators, the collaboration between NSBA and SchoolMaskPack aims to provide high-quality reusable masks to classrooms across the country. In addition to a donation of mask packs for under-served school districts, SchoolMaskPack will give an additional set of masks to teachers and administrators who are purchasing for their schools to help ensure a seamless return to in-person learning.
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NSBA Urges Congress to Include at Least $130 Billion Dedicated to School Facilities in National Infrastructure Package
July 29, 2021NSBA strongly urged congressional leaders to prioritize an investment of at least $130 billion in school facilities as they engage in negotiations on a national infrastructure package.
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National Education Award Recognizes Innovative Initiatives in Indiana and Virginia
July 29, 2021NSBA is proud to recognize the Indiana School Boards Association and the Virginia School Boards Association as the recipients of the 2021 Leading Edge Award for establishing innovative services that support the work of school boards in their states.
NSBA Apologizes for Letter to President Biden
On October 22, NSBA sent a message to its members expressing regret and apologizing for the letter to President Biden.
NSBA President Dr. Viola Garcia Named to National Assessment Governing Board
Dr. Viola Garcia, NSBA President and member of the Aldine, Texas Independent School District Board of Trustees, has been appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). NAGB oversees the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card.”