“We must think about how we can put students on a positive trajectory for life”-Sarah Moore, Arkansas in a session by ECS | Education Commission of the States on Student-Centered Pathways. #NASBE24

Lu Young (KY) encourages state board members in the audience to reimagine education pathways by asking, “what kind of conversations are you having to transform high schools?” #NASBE24

It’s a good morning at NASBE’s conference. Starting our concurrent sessions with discussion about asking questions and using data. Two of my favorite things!

Now Available: The 2024 Nation's Report Card, including national, state, and district-level results for 4th- and 8th-graders in math and reading. 🧮Math: nationsreportcard.gov/reports/mathem… 📚Reading: nationsreportcard.gov/reports/readin… #EdData

Five Important Reminders from NCES for Interpreting NAEP Results ⬇️ More: nces.ed.gov/nationsreportc… #EdData

The 2024 NAEP, The Nation's Report Card mathematics results are out, and they come at a pivotal time for education. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 30 for a look into the results and evidence-based practices driving improvement in math education. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Commissioner of Alabama State Department of Education Eric Mackey says that he's very proud about what the state has been doing in mathematics. He's particularly pleased with how their students with disabilities are doing in recent years. #NAEP24

“We are deeply concerned about our low-performing students… For a decade, these students have been on the decline. They need our urgent attention and our best effort.” -Lesley Muldoon, executive director of The Governing Board on #NAEP24 results apnews.com/article/naep-t…

LA's highest-ever ranking on the Nation's Report Card is a testament to the hard work of students, educators, and a commitment to increasing core academic skills. Together we will continue strengthening that foundation, empowering teachers, and helping students succeed. #laed

NAEP sounds the alarm on math. Who’s paying attention? In my latest for #Testing123blog, I examine six policy recommendations put forth by a coalition of education leaders. assessmenthq.org/2025/01/30/nae… #AssessmentHQ

🔔New! Report on Algebra II: Recent Efforts and Potential Alternative Courses and Pathways This report evaluates potential alternatives to the Algebra II requirement for high school graduation in Tennessee. Check it out here: bit.ly/41pCked

📍 New resource alert! AEFP's new handbook provides research summaries on a host of education policy topics, from teacher pay to curriculum policy. Click on a topic, get high-level findings, and then read a more detailed explanation of the research. buff.ly/hOmZQEi

On Day 1, Members of NASBE’s Student Advisory Council presented their policy recommendations. One student shared, “School isn’t “one size fits all’, students all have unique interests, so their course of study needs to reflect that” -Michael (NV State Student Member) XQ

Byron Ernest (IN) describes his drive for high school transformation and shares Indiana’s work stating: “Kids need to know why. I was that kid in the back of the classroom, asking my teacher why it was important to learn the content”. XQ Dr. Byron L. Ernest

“We contextualize learning based on real world problems and lived experiences. Students need to have differentiated filters that are meaningful for them” -Dr. Keeanna Warren, CEO of Purdue Polytechnic High School

My day is now full of hope. Spent the morning at Purdue Polytechnic High School, with State Board of Education members engaging with students and observing the vibrant learning experiences that create a culture of peer inclusion and lifelong learning.

Today was a good day!

“Be firm on principle, but loose on policy. There is more than one way to get there and achieve your goals”. -Ron Sandlin Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

One of the absolute best NASBE interns, Naomi Porter, enjoying Indianapolis and inspiring us with her unstoppable positivity. Thankful every day you said yes to interning!

Looking forward to this June 18th webinar!