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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
RealClear Investigations takes a deep dive into the startling post-Covid education world, examining the sad state of affairs of American education. Will education reformers be able to help our students get back on course? We believe so, but it’s going to require a renewed commitment to student achievement. Read more below: “Call it the big…
“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,…