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Call for Entries: Innovative Technology Integration Award

NSBA and the Center for Digital Education are proud to announce the Innovative Technology Integration Award for School Districts. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates exemplary efforts in harnessing the power of technology to transform education. It honors school districts that demonstrate outstanding commitment, creativity, and effectiveness in integrating technology into the fabric of their educational systems. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 8.

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!

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NSBA Advocacy & Equity Institute - Early Bird Savings End Nov. 15!

Advocacy and Equity Institute

Washington, D.C. February 02 - February 04, 2025
We are excited to announce NSBA’s inaugural Advocacy & Equity Institute, which will, for the first time, merge NSBA’s Equity Symposium and Advocacy Institute. The two convenings are now united in recognizing that advocacy work and equity work are intrinsically connected in impacting meaningful change in public education. As advocacy amplifies the voices and needs of marginalized communities, equity work ensures that policies and practices are implemented to provide fair and just opportunities for all students. This new and refined conference is dedicated to advancing educational equity and advocating for policies that foster inclusive learning environments for K-12 public schools. The Advocacy & Equity Institute will explore the latest developments in education policy and legislation, aiming to empower school board members and education leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to address barriers to equity in education.

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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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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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