Are You Confident in Your State’s K-12 Curriculum Guidelines?

Are You Confident in Your State’s K-12 Curriculum Guidelines?

As a school board member, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your district’s K-12 curriculum guidelines and how they align with state requirements. Ensuring compliance with state curriculum standards is not only a matter of legality but also a critical component in delivering a high-quality education to your students. The complexity of curriculum…

Ensure Your Curriculum Aligns with the Science of Reading

Ensure Your Curriculum Aligns with the Science of Reading

As a school board member, the responsibility of ensuring that your district’s curriculum aligns with the latest research on effective reading instruction is paramount. The science of reading has revolutionized our understanding of how children learn to read, and it is essential that our curricula reflect these evidence-based practices to support students’ literacy development. Understanding…

Unlock Academic Excellence with SBAE and Jordan Adams

Unlock Academic Excellence with SBAE and Jordan Adams

Curriculum oversight is one of the most critical responsibilities of a school board member. Ensuring that the district’s curriculum is aligned with the highest standards of academic excellence can have a profound impact on student outcomes. At School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), we understand the challenges school boards face in evaluating and improving their…

Lead Effective School Board Meetings with Our Roberts Rules Cheat Sheet

Lead Effective School Board Meetings with Our Roberts Rules Cheat Sheet

As a school board member, you understand the importance of conducting meetings that are both orderly and productive. However, the complexities of parliamentary procedure can sometimes make it challenging to ensure that every voice is heard and that decisions are made efficiently. At School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), we recognize this challenge and have…

Reclaim Control of Your School Board: The Power of Asking the Right Questions

Reclaim Control of Your School Board: The Power of Asking the Right Questions

As a school board member, have you ever considered the immense power you hold to influence the direction of your district? At School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), we believe that reclaiming control of your school board starts with asking the right questions. By challenging existing policies, seeking transparency, and demanding accountability, you can drive…

Transforming Our Schools: Essential Questions Every Board Member Should Ask

Transforming Our Schools: Essential Questions Every Board Member Should Ask

As school board members, the questions we pose have the power to transform our educational system and improve student outcomes. At School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), we believe that asking the right questions is crucial to identifying and addressing the hidden barriers that prevent our students from reaching their full potential. By delving deeper…

How Do We Increase Student Achievement? An Education Researcher Weighs In

How Do We Increase Student Achievement? An Education Researcher Weighs In

Take a listen as host Anna Stokke, professor and host of Chalk & Talk, interviews education researcher Dr. Dylan Wiliam, known for his expertise on formative assessment. In this episode, Stokke and Wiliam, “begin by discussing PISA scores and the need to improve math proficiency. They then focus on Dylan’s two primary recommendations for raising…

How Student Achievement Gaps Are Growing in Your State

How Student Achievement Gaps Are Growing in Your State

On February 9, 2012, President Barack Obama announced waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for states, allowing them more flexibility in exchange for reforms in standards, assessments, and teacher evaluations. This marked a significant shift from NCLB’s strict accountability measures, which required schools to make “adequate yearly progress” for all student groups….

A School Board Reformation Is on the Horizon

A School Board Reformation Is on the Horizon

“America’s education establishment is slowly crumbling and the National School Boards Association’s public meltdown in 2021 paved the way. As the influence of NSBA wanes, a national network of reformist school board associations is rising to take its place, with a commitment to academic achievement and parents’ rights,” writes SBAE Executive Director, David Hoyt. Hoyt continues,…