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National School Boards Association Calls for a Bipartisan Solution to Reopen the Federal Government

October 30, 2025

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) released the following statement today from Executive Director and CEO Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs regarding the ongoing federal government shutdown:

“As the federal government shutdown nears its one-month mark, many families are walking a tightrope. For parents missing paychecks and those relying on federal programs, each day brings more uncertainty about how to put food on the table...

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NSBA Welcomes Dr. Phelton Moss as Managing Director of Government Relations

September 22, 2025

NSBA is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Phelton Moss as our new Managing Director of Government Relations.
Dr. Moss brings a wealth of experience in education policy, advocacy, and leadership at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Atlanta School Board Chair Erika Mitchell Receives Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award

September 12, 2025

The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) presented the 2025 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award to Erika Mitchell, Chair of the Atlanta Board of Education. The prestigious award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the educational needs of urban school children through their service as a local school board member. Mitchell received the award on September 12, 2025, at the CUBE Annual Conference in Los Angeles, before an audience of urban school board members and education leaders.

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Harrison School District 2 Receives 2025 CUBE Award for Urban School Board Excellence

September 12, 2025

The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) presented the 2025 Award for Urban School Board Excellence to Harrison School District 2 (D2) in Colorado Springs. This prestigious award honors school boards that demonstrate significant growth, innovative leadership, and a strong commitment to student success in urban districts. The award was presented at the 2025 CUBE Annual Conference on September 12 in Los Angeles, before an audience of urban school board members and education leaders.

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Ten School Districts Selected for $50,000 Grants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

June 16, 2025

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and Go Green Initiative (GGI) today announced the first ten school districts selected to participate in a multi-year initiative to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in school facilities across the country.

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Massachusetts School Board Member Devin M. Sheehan Elected 2025-26 NSBA President

April 24, 2025

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) announced that Devin M. Sheehan of the Holyoke Public Schools Committee in Massachusetts has been elected NSBA president for 2025-26. Leonard Lockhart of the Windsor Board of Education in Connecticut was elected President-elect and Becky Fles of MSAD #11 School District in Maine was elected Secretary-Treasurer. NSBA’s former president, Donald Hubler of Macomb Intermediate School District in Michigan, will now serve as Immediate Past President.

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Three School Districts Earn Top Honors in the 2025 Magna Awards

March 6, 2025

New Mexico’s Lovington Municipal Schools, California’s Compton Unified School District, and Maryland’s Charles County Public Schools are the Grand Prize winners in the 30th annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ). In addition to the three Grand Prize winners, 12 Silver Award winners were selected. The Magna Awards recognize school districts and their leaders for innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to address district challenges.

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Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Wins 2025 Leading Edge Award

February 21, 2025

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) has been awarded the 2025 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Leading Edge Award for its innovative approach to professional development for school board members. Presented at NSBA’s Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C., this prestigious award recognizes state school board associations for programs that advance public education through coordinated advocacy, strategic partnerships, and essential support for local school boards.

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