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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.


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Press Releases

With the launch of our new website, NSBA is in the process of transferring over its pre-2025 press releases.

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Three School Districts Earn Top Honors in the 2025 Magna Awards

New Mexico’s Lovington Municipal Schools, California’s Compton Unified School District, and Maryland’s Charles County Public Schools are the Grand Prize winners in the 30th annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ). In addition to the three Grand Prize winners, 12 Silver Award winners were selected. The Magna Awards recognize school districts and their leaders for innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to address district challenges.

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Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Wins 2025 Leading Edge Award

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) has been awarded the 2025 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Leading Edge Award for its innovative approach to professional development for school board members. Presented at NSBA’s Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C., this prestigious award recognizes state school board associations for programs that advance public education through coordinated advocacy, strategic partnerships, and essential support for local school boards.

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