New NAEP Data About Civics

The newly released NAEP civics, history, and geography results show that an achievement gap persists between disadvantaged students and their peers. NSBA's Center for Public Education investigates the data to learn what role lack of internet access has on NAEP civic scores.

• Supporting Student Home Internet Access During School Closures

  March 18, 2020

  NSBA is urging the Federal Communications Commission to support student learning during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by expanding funding for home internet access. NSBA has joined an effort with the Alliance for Excellent Education, the Consortium for School Networking , the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the State Educational Technology Directors Association, and All4ed’s Future Ready Schools.

• STEM with Family Engagement

  December 19, 2019

  Family engagement is shown to have a profound and positive impact on student learning. NSBA's CPE offers practical tips on how parents can show interest and partake in their children's studies during the holiday season.

• Elevating Technology in Public Schools

  November 19, 2019

  The recent released NAEP data offer many opportunities for school leaders to learn which practices can help students raise their academic achievement levels, specifically when it comes to digital learning. The Center for Public Education examined the relationship between student achievement and some technology-related school factors.

• Linking LifeReady Skills to Transition in Special Education

  July 10, 2019

  Special education students enrolled in career technical education classes demonstrate better school completion and graduation rates. They also equip students with the important skills needed to succeed in life, helping them transition into adulthood and close the achievement gap.

• Fixing the Holes in the Teacher Pipeline: Three Ways for School Leaders to Act

  May 20, 2019

  The Center for Public Education examines the growing epidemic of teacher shortage — a top issue for school boards throughout the nation — and how school leaders can address it. Fixing holes in the teacher pipeline is imperative for school leaders, as they need effective teachers to ensure that all students have access to a quality education

• From “Educating Peter” to Serving More Students with Special Needs

  May 8, 2019

  In 2017-18, approximately 6.9 million students attended special education in K-12 public schools. As participation rates continue to grow, a fully-funded Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is more important than ever.

• Interview with Associations Now

  April 4, 2019

  NSBA Executive Director & CEO Thomas J. Gentzel discusses the Commission to Close the Skills Gap’s newly released report with Associations Now.

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