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home national school boards association this website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website learn more ok skip main navigation press enter sign in toggle navigation who we are about nsba mission vision purpose resolutions beliefs constitution and bylaws nsba board of directors our members corporate and nonprofit partnership leadership careers news media center contact us membership programs nsba membership council of urban boards of education cube member benefits cube annual awards council of school attorneys cosa join cosa school law seminars and webinars school law and careers multi cultural councils programming school board leadership academies howard university governance and strategic leadership academy usc rossier academy for excellence in board governance nsba alumni network events 2026 cosa online fall school law seminar 2027 advocacy institute 2027 cosa spring school law seminar 2027 nsba leadership seminar 2027 annual conference 2026 cube annual 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and strategic direction about the organization founded in 1940 the national school boards association s nsba purpose is to ensure each student everywhere has access to excellent and equitable public education governed by high performing school board leaders and supported by the community learn more about nsba events cube has convened school board members from across the nation for the past 59 years to network and share the continually evolving strategies they are using to address the unique educational challenges that exist in our nation s urban centers content is curated specifically to provide you with the tools and support you need to effect change as an empowered impactful urban school board member register today the council of school attorneys cosa fall school law seminar is the premier online event for school law professionals this specialized cle seminar is designed for attorneys representing k 12 public school boards over three afternoons attendees will gain practical up to date advice on critical legal issues and access invaluable resources to support their practice register today the advocacy institute is dedicated to advocating for policies that foster inclusive learning environments for k 12 public schools this event will explore the latest developments in education policy and legislation to empower school board members and education leaders with the knowledge tools and strategies needed to navigate policy conversations influence decision makers and lead on behalf of their students and communities register now save registration is now open for this national event that brings together education leaders from across the country offering a unique opportunity to learn about best governance practices gain insights into child development and explore cutting edge programs and technology to enrich student learning register now save nsba urges fcc to preserve local governance and focus e rate on core connectivity mission nsba submitted comments to the federal communications commission fcc regarding the e rate program emphasizing the critical importance of keeping educational and classroom technology decisions in the hands of states locally elected school boards and educators locally elected school boards and educators are best positioned to determine how classroom technology and connectivity are used to serve their students said verjeana mccotter jacobs executive director and ceo of the national school boards association e rate has been a historic success because it combines a clear federal commitment to universal connectivity with respect for local governance conditioning federal broadband support on prescriptive screen time or instructional mandates would undermine local flexibility and duplicate the shared accountability frameworks already working successfully in communities read the complete statement october 2026 issue of american school board journal now online we welcome the new school year with a cover story examining the district and school board role in encouraging and cultivating student leadership the school leaders featured in growing student leaders believe giving students a legitimate voice in how schools function and operate is more critical than ever from compliance to empowerment looks at student led individualized education program iep meetings as another opportunity to help students find their voice and succeed plus insight on public microschools a relative newcomer to the education choice landscape detailed instructions on preparing a competitive application for the 2027 nsba magna awards and ahead of the council of urban boards of education cube annual conference cube chair joel rodriguez underscores the connection between student success healthy environments and fair funding read the october issue nsba statement on the u s department of education s rescission of title vi disparate impact regulations on july 24 verjeana mccotter jacobs executive director and ceo of the national school boards association nsba recently released the following statement regarding the u s department of education s decision to rescind its title vi regulations relating to disparate impact it is critical for local education leaders and communities to understand what this action does and does not do while the federal framework for administrative enforcement under title vi is changing this regulatory rollback does not supersede state laws state constitutional guarantees local school board policies or the united states constitution read the complete nsba statement nsba 2026 federal advocacy agenda discover the national school boards association s core legislative and policy priorities for 2026 this comprehensive agenda outlines our advocacy roadmap to support local school governance and ensure equity and excellence for all k 12 public school students key priorities include securing full federal funding for idea strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce expanding investments in title i and career and technical education cte promoting universal digital access and robust cybersecurity prioritizing student mental health and safety and protecting public education funds download the full document to see how nsba is advocating for local control and student success on capitol hill read the 2026 nsba advocacy agenda submit your story for america 250 stories from the front lines of school board leadership as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary nsba s center for public education cpe is launching a special storytelling initiative to honor the role public education has played in sustaining and strengthening american democracy we are inviting school board members from across the country to submit short video reflections that capture the highlights and impact of their service the submission deadline is october 15 learn more and submit your story see your school district recognized nationally the 2027 magna awards program focuses on improving indoor air quality iaq and reducing greenhouse gas ghg emissions to be eligible for the awards school districts must enact a new iaq management plan and document reductions in ghg emissions a grand prize winner and silver award winners will be recognized in each district category urban rural and suburban the three grand prize winners will showcase their winning programs at a special master class session during nsba s 2027 annual conference be acknowledged during an awards luncheon and be recognized on the general session stage all winning districts will also be featured in the april 2027 issue of american school board journal the nomination deadline is october 31 2026 learn more and apply becoming a better board member is a must have guide for anyone serving on a school board whether you re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills published by nsba this essential resource offers clear practical insights into the responsibilities policies and challenges of school board governance it s a trusted tool for navigating the complexities of public education and leading with confidence order your copy today the key work of school boards guidebook is nsba s foundational resource for effective school board governance grounded in decades of research and practice this guidebook identifies the core skills that effective boards need to ensure that all students achieve at high levels through excellence in governance whether you re building a shared vision setting strategic goals or holding your system accountable this framework supports excellence in every aspect of board service order your copy today closing the gap new nsba report identifies 5 key drivers of student success the latest report from nsba s center for public education highlights a critical disconnect between the booming demand for stem professionals and current student proficiency levels the report reveals that while high quality materials are essential for student success many school board members feel sidelined or underprepared to evaluate curricula to address this the report provides a roadmap for systemic coherence urging boards to move beyond simple oversight and take an active role in aligning district vision budgets and community engagement to support rigorous math instruction learn more connecticut school board member leonard lockhart elected 2026 27 nsba president on april 27 nsba announced that leonard lockhart of the windsor board of education in connecticut has been elected nsba president for 2026 27 becky fles of msad 11 school district in maine was elected president elect and dr sami al abdrabbuh of the corvallis board of education in oregon was elected secretary treasurer nsba s former president devin sheehan of holyoke public schools committee in massachusetts will serve as immediate past president learn more sign in to access member only community resources login here 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 learn more nsba executive director ceo verjeana mccotter jacobs in the news mccotter jacobs was recently quoted in the wall street journal regarding a new federal school choice tax credit poised to funnel billions of dollars to scholarships for students attending private and parochial schools the big question now who gets to set the rules and control where the money goes mccotter jacobs explained that states responsible for most education policy and funding should get to vet scholarship providing groups and set priorities and conditions for the new money nsba is also seeking federal rules to make sure public school students can get scholarship assistance for tutoring and summer programs that aren t directly run by schools governors we want them to have the most flexibility said verjeana mccotter jacobs executive director of the national school boards association the states should have the ability to make a lot of these decisions invite verjeana mccotter jacobs to speak on your issue contact 1680 duke st fl2 alexandria va 22314 3493 phone 1 703 838 6722 legal about us terms of use powered by higher logic