Congress fails to override veto on education funding billFederal funding for education for fiscal year 2008 remains uncertain.
School boards can take better advantage of NBPTS teachersIn December, 8,491 teachers passed the stringent test to become certified.
Sidney Poitier will address NSBA Annual ConferenceSidney Poitier has been added to the roster of nationally renowned speakers headlining the Conference.
Immigrant raids can affect schoolsA recent report says federal raids at work sites to apprehend undocumented immigrants has created hardships for their children.
Presidential hopefuls offer various proposals on educationA summary of what some of the candidates are saying about K-12 education.
Congress improves Head Start programCongress has approved legislation to reauthorize and expand Head Start that contains many of the changes sought by NSBA.
Executive Director's Report: A school can be a community's heart and soulWhen a school board/ superintendent team gets it right, it makes my heart sing.
NSBA Editorial/Boards' Eye View: NCLB: Reauthorize it nowThe NCLB Act was widely recognized that the program would have to undergo corrections.
Legal Ease/School Law Notes: School boards need policies on managing cell phonesNearly every student carries a cell phone, personal digital assistants, smartphones, MP-3 player, or other electronic communications device.
Fast ReportU.S. students below average in science; Urban districts show some gains; Illinois ‘moment of silence’ law challenged.