News
NSBA issues statements and news releases to advocate for local governance in public education and promote and advance key education initiatives. NSBA also offers timely and relevant news, information and tools to our members and public education supporters.
NSBA, AASA Issue Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions
In response to increasingly tense public forums and online discussions related to safe school openings, NSBA and AASA released the following statement denouncing threats and violence directed at school leaders.
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School Board Leaders Meet with Education Secretary Cardona During Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Back-to-School Challenges
August 17, 2021Leadership and members of the NSBA met with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a virtual town hall meeting to discuss back-to-school challenges and the Education Department’s Return to School Roadmap. NSBA greatly appreciates Secretary Cardona’s continued support and advocacy.
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Covid Comeback Spurs Partnership between National School Boards Association and SchoolMaskPack
August 5, 2021Through the shared value of caring for students, teachers and educators, the collaboration between NSBA and SchoolMaskPack aims to provide high-quality reusable masks to classrooms across the country. In addition to a donation of mask packs for under-served school districts, SchoolMaskPack will give an additional set of masks to teachers and administrators who are purchasing for their schools to help ensure a seamless return to in-person learning.
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NSBA Urges Congress to Include at Least $130 Billion Dedicated to School Facilities in National Infrastructure Package
July 29, 2021NSBA strongly urged congressional leaders to prioritize an investment of at least $130 billion in school facilities as they engage in negotiations on a national infrastructure package.
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National Education Award Recognizes Innovative Initiatives in Indiana and Virginia
July 29, 2021NSBA is proud to recognize the Indiana School Boards Association and the Virginia School Boards Association as the recipients of the 2021 Leading Edge Award for establishing innovative services that support the work of school boards in their states.
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NSBA Statement on $600 million in Federal Funds to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
July 28, 2021This morning, the U.S. Department of Education announced the release of nearly $600 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeless Children and Youth program to support students experiencing homelessness. In response, Chip Slaven, interim Executive Director and CEO of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), offered the following statement.
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National School Boards Association and Kajeet Partner to Address Student Homework Gap
July 27, 2021NSBA's newly announced partnership with Kajeet®, a leading provider of broadband service and connected devices that deliver safe, reliable, and education-managed internet connectivity to primary, secondary, and post-secondary students, will help close the homework gap for the millions of children that lack internet access outside of school.
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National School Boards Association Statement on CDC’s Guidance on Universal Masking for Teachers, Students, and Staff
July 27, 2021Following the CDC’s recommendation that all teachers, staff, students, and visitors wear masks inside school buildings, NSBA interim Executive Director and CEO Chip Slaven praised the guidance for providing much-needed clarity.
National School Boards Association Files Amicus Brief Opposing Arizona Law Preventing Mask Mandates
In response to the Arizona School Boards Association’s lawsuit seeking to overturn an Arizona law that prohibits school boards from requiring masks in schools, NSBA has filed an amicus curiae brief in Arizona state court informing courts about the realities schools face in navigating restrictive laws and mandates where communities need flexibility.
National School Boards Association Statement on Biden Plan to Stop the Delta Variant and Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
In response to President Joe Biden’s announced new policies on vaccination and testing to keep schools and the economy open, NSBA interim Executive Director and CEO Chip Slaven released the following statement.