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Court ruling against vouchers praised by parent, education, civic groups

PHOENIX - A coalition of parent, education and civic organizations is lauding a decision today by the Arizona Court of Appeals, which ruled that tax-payer funded vouchers that subsidize private school tuition are unconstitutional.

Parental and family involvement

Involving parents, families, and communities in the education of their children is imperative for all schools. The potential for parents and families to be skillful, knowledgeable, and effective partners, capable of ensuring that their children receive the quality of education to which they are entitled, should be a goal of every school system.

Mental Health Services Lacking for At-Risk Children

More than a year ago, ASBJ began work on a series of stories we called "Children at Risk," spotlighting programs and problems that put students at risk of failure in academics and in life. This month, "Children at Risk" returns with a story focusing on students' mental health and how schools can provide the care they need. If you don't think this is something that affects your district, consider this: Three-quarters of the children and youth who need mental health services in the United States do not receive them or get inadequate treatment.

Where We Teach

Where We Teach is the second school climate survey conducted by the National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education. Approximately 4,700 teachers and 267 building principals participated from 12 urban school districts in 10 states. It comes on the heels of last year’s Where We Learn, a survey of 32,000 students that showed how students felt about their school environment.

The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education has released findings of a major research study, Where We Teach, which surveyed how teachers and administrators feel about their urban school environments. This survey is a followup to last year’s groundbreaking study, Where We Learn, which surveyed how students feel about their urban school climate.

How do U.S. students stack up on international tests of achievement?

U.S. scores on international tests make headlines, but what do they really mean? Some say they're proof that American schools are broken. Others say that the crisis-mongering is overblown. How does the U.S. really stack up internationally--and more important, what can we learn from international assessments that will help our public schools and students?

NSBA Urges High Court to Clarify Student Free Speech Issues, Uphold School Board

Alexandria, VA –  In an amicus brief filed on January 16, 2007, the National School Boards Association urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision and uphold a local school board’s role to regulate student speech that might undermine the core educational mission of schools or interfere with maintaining a safe, secure, and effective learning environment.

Federal Spending Priorities, Want Congress to Deliver on Education Funding Promises

Alexandria, VA – As members of Congress prepare to head home for the Memorial Day Holiday, a national poll from the National School Boards Association finds a majority of likely voters believe that Congress is out of touch

Innovation in the Changing Face of Education is Key Focus of General Sessions at NSBA's Annual Technology Conference

Alexandria, Va. - November 6, 2002 - November 13-15, 2002, The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) 16th Technology + Learning Conference, brings to Dallas three of the nation's top motivational speakers. 

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