Submitted by cblane@nsba.org on August 21, 2017 - 12:59pm
For more than 75 years, NSBA, a federation of 49 state associations and one territory association, has been working to ensure our public education system is appropriately supported by federal policymakers, so public schools can offer the best possible environment for students to realize their dreams.
America’s Cornerstone: Advocacy Agenda 2017-2018 outlines key issues and priorities set by NSBA’s policy-making Delegate Assembly as we continue our mission to strengthen public schools.
NSBA’s Delegate Assembly approved the association’s advocacy agenda at its business session Friday, April 8. The meeting was held right before the start of NSBA’s Annual Conference, which opens Saturday, April 9, in Boston. The Delegate Assembly is the policy-making body of NSBA.
This letter builds on my testimony at the Department’s hearing on ESSA implementation in Washington, D.C. on January 11, 2016. Through our comments, NSBA underscores the importance of community leadership and ownership of our nation’s public schools, while the Department considers regulations and non-regulatory guidance to implement ESSA. NSBA believes education is a civil right, and advocates for equity and excellence in public education through local school board governance.
NSBA looks forward to your attendance at the 2016 Advocacy Institute, June 12-14. To help you prepare for Hill meetings with your members of Congress, their staff or both on Tuesday, June 14, we have prepared materials and this assignment—homework covering issues applicable to your school district.
Join us January 24 - 26 in Washington, D.C., for an intensive conference highlighting a cross-disciplinary approach to effective school board advocacy. Register now at: https://www.nsba.org/advocacyinstitute.
