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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ issues statements and news releases to advocate for local governance in public education and promote and advance key education initiatives. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ also offers timely and relevant news, information and tools to our members and public education supporters.
Stars of Sitcom 'Living Single' to Speak at CUBE 2024
The stars of the beloved sitcom "Living Single" — Kim Coles, Kim Fields, and Erika Alexander — will join us at the CUBE 2024 Annual Conference! Reserve your seat today! Register by July 19 to save $100.
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NOW AVAILABLE! °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Legal Desk Reference on School Law
April 17, 2024Written by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ legal team and produced in collaboration with Lexis-Nexis, The Federal Public School Law Guidebook provides an overview of federal law affecting public school operations and policy development in many areas, including civil rights, employment, special education, and more.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Partners with TeachAI, Leading Education Organizations to Launch Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers
April 16, 2024TeachAI has announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education. The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ) worked alongside several leading education organizations in the development of this resource designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
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Thousands Attend °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ’s Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans
April 9, 2024The energy was electric at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ 2024 as thousands of education leaders convened in New Orleans to shape the future of education! From dynamic student performances to insightful discussions with icons like Ruby Bridges, each moment underscored our collective commitment to public education. Click "continue reading" to see photo and video highlights from the conference, including appearances by a few superheroes.
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Three School Districts Earn Top Honors in the 2024 Magna Awards
March 7, 2024New York’s Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Oklahoma’s Lawton Public Schools, and Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools are the Grand Prize winners in the 29th annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ’s flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ).
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Hosts Nearly 1,000 Education Leaders for Equity Symposium and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Institute
February 2, 2024Nearly 1,000 attendees representing 42 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and the Virgin Islands convened in Washington, D.C., for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ’s Equity Symposium (Jan. 27) and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Institute (Jan. 28-30).
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ’s Rural Virtual Summit Draws Hundreds of Education Leaders from Across the U.S.
December 13, 2023On Dec. 13, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ) held its first-ever virtual rural summit to address the intricate challenges and opportunities within rural education. Through engaging sessions with national experts, the event provided participants with valuable insights and strategies to navigate the unique landscape of rural education. Video from the summit is now available.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2023At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ, our National American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Council of School Board Members promotes quality education for all students with emphasis on the challenges and successes of the American Indian and Alaska Native student. Watch Stephanie Thompson, president of the Farmington Municipal Schools School Board in New Mexico, and Western Regional Director of the AIAN Council, discuss her educational and career journey from high school student to school board president and advocate for students.
Call for Proposals: The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ 2025 Annual Conference
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ Annual Conference is the premier conference for public education leaders because of your engagement and contributions. We invite you to lead a breakout session at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ 2025 in Atlanta, April 4-6. We have expanded our programming to focus on topics of critical interest to school board members, superintendents, and education leaders from across the country, no matter the size of their district. The submission deadline is Friday, August 2.
U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Claim Discriminatory Transfer Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri could create concerns for school district employers.