Transforming public education, board by board.

About the Organization

Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) purpose is to ensure each student everywhere has access to excellent and equitable public education governed by high-performing school board leaders and supported by the community.

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NSBA 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition

This national event brings together education leaders from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore cutting-edge programs and technology to enrich student learning. Join us in Atlanta for an empowering experience of national school board leadership learning and networking with like-minded professionals.

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April 2025 Issue of American School Board Journal Now Online

This issue shines a light on the innovative work of school boards and their districts, highlighted by the winners in the 2025 Magna Awards program. These noteworthy programs demonstrate how school leaders and staff creatively solve problems facing their schools, students, and communities. Also, in this issue, how school board members can more effectively use research, guidance on improving indoor air quality for students, and meet the National Rural Teacher of the Year.

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School attorneys from across the country will gather in Atlanta, April 3-5 for the annual COSA Spring School Law Seminar. Earn continuing legal education credit while updating yourself on current law and litigation affecting public schools, discussing best practices, and networking with your colleagues. Hear from nationally-renown authorities on hot topics including quickly-evolving standards affecting student and staff rights.

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Beyond our award-winning flagship publication American School Board Journal (ASBJ), NSBA also offers an array of other print and online marketing strategies allowing you to create a comprehensive, highly targeted year-round campaign. NSBA's audience reaches the entire district-level decision-making team made up of superintendents, school administrators, elected school members, school business officials, technology directors, and more.