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NSBA Launches Board Member Academy in Partnership with Howard University
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is delighted to announce 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. Learn more and register today!
October 2024 Issue of ASBJ Now Online
This month’s cover story, “Striking a Balance,” looks at how districts are carefully introducing AI tools to their students and classrooms. While the rapidly evolving technology represents a new wave of opportunities for students and teachers, educators remain concerned about the potential risks and dangers. The article “Shaping the AI Curve” suggests steps that school leaders can take to enact proactive policymaking around AI use. Also, meet the 2024 National Teacher of the Year and learn about a conversation-driven superintendent evaluation that emphasizes collaboration and growth.
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CUBE 2024 Annual Conference
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COSA 2024 Fall School Law Seminar
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Advocacy and Equity Institute
Washington, D.C. February 02 - February 04, 2025
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Newsmaker: Mobile Phone Bans in Classrooms — a Third Approach
As schools grapple with the challenges posed by student cellphone use, the landscape of cellphone policies in education is evolving.
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Advertise with NSBA
Beyond our award-winning flagship publication American School Board Journal (ASBJ), NSBA also offers an array of other print and online marketing strategies allowing you to create a comprehensive, highly targeted year-round campaign. NSBA's audience reaches the entire district-level decision-making team made up of superintendents, school administrators, elected school members, school business officials, technology directors, and more.
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Skills for an Effective School Board Member
Elements of successful school board participation include appropriately contributing to board meetings, disclosing potential conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and more.
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Helping Students After a School Shooting
As you and your communities struggle to come to terms with school shootings and related school violence the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has put together a comprehensive list of resources.
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