American School Board Journal (ASBJ) is an award-winning education magazine published four times per year in February, April, August, and October by the National School Boards Association. Founded in 1891, ASBJ chronicles change, interprets issues, and offers readers — some 90,000 school board members and school administrators — practical advice on a broad range of topics pertinent to school governance and management, equity, policymaking, student achievement, and the art of school leadership. In addition, regular departments cover education news, school law, research, and new books.


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February's cover story examines the importance of civics education in protecting the nation's democracy and the role of school board members in ensuring that civic learning is available to all students in every community. Plus, the Cohort 1 school districts that are expanding data-driven energy management and embedding healthy indoor air practices; why it's more important than ever for school leaders to reassess their Section 504 and ADA compliance strategies; and insight into growing a diverse teacher pipeline. 

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ASBJ Brief

ASBJ Brief is published eight times per year in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, and October. The electronic newsletter contains a mix of information about new education approaches, perspectives on student development and policy ideas, and emerging trends impacting public education that will help you solve challenges and be a student’s best champion. No other newsletter will provide you with the quality of provoking information as ASBJ Brief. It is the thought-starter you’ve been seeking. To subscribe to ASBJ Brief email us at info@nsba.org or call 703.838.6722.