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Â鶹¹ÙÍø issues statements and news releases to advocate for local governance in public education and promote and advance key education initiatives. Â鶹¹ÙÍø also offers timely and relevant news, information and tools to our members and public education supporters.
GGI & Â鶹¹ÙÍø Announced as Selectees for Federal Grant to Reduce Air Pollution at Schools
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the five selected recipients of $34 million in grant funding to address indoor air pollution in schools.
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Stars of Sitcom 'Living Single' to Speak at CUBE 2024
July 3, 2024The stars of the beloved sitcom "Living Single" — Kim Coles, Kim Fields, and Erika Alexander — will join us at the CUBE 2024 Annual Conference! CUBE Annual sold out in 2023. Don't miss out! Reserve your seat today!
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Call for Proposals: The Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2025 Annual Conference
June 11, 2024The Â鶹¹ÙÍø Annual Conference is the premier conference for public education leaders because of your engagement and contributions. We invite you to lead a breakout session at Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2025 in Atlanta, April 4-6. We have expanded our programming to focus on topics of critical interest to school board members, superintendents, and education leaders from across the country, no matter the size of their district. The submission deadline is Friday, August 2.
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U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Claim Discriminatory Transfer Decision
April 22, 2024The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri could create concerns for school district employers.
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NOW AVAILABLE! Â鶹¹ÙÍø Legal Desk Reference on School Law
April 17, 2024Written by the Â鶹¹ÙÍø legal team and produced in collaboration with Lexis-Nexis, The Federal Public School Law Guidebook provides an overview of federal law affecting public school operations and policy development in many areas, including civil rights, employment, special education, and more.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍø Partners with TeachAI, Leading Education Organizations to Launch Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a New Resource for Education Leaders and Policymakers
April 16, 2024TeachAI has announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education. The Â鶹¹ÙÍø (Â鶹¹ÙÍø) worked alongside several leading education organizations in the development of this resource designed to help education leaders and policymakers navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
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Thousands Attend Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans
April 9, 2024The energy was electric at Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2024 as thousands of education leaders convened in New Orleans to shape the future of education! From dynamic student performances to insightful discussions with icons like Ruby Bridges, each moment underscored our collective commitment to public education. Click "continue reading" to see photo and video highlights from the conference, including appearances by a few superheroes.
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Three School Districts Earn Top Honors in the 2024 Magna Awards
March 7, 2024New York’s Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Oklahoma’s Lawton Public Schools, and Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools are the Grand Prize winners in the 29th annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ).
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Launches Board Member Academy in Partnership with Howard University
The Â鶹¹ÙÍø (Â鶹¹ÙÍø) is delighted to announce a new leadership academy for school board members in partnership with Howard University. The six-session program will begin in December 2024 and run through April 2025. Learn more and register today!
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Opposes Court Decision Jeopardizing Broadband Access for Students and Educators
In a July 24 ruling, the Fifth Circuit found the FCC's Universal Service Fund tax unconstitutional, causing uncertainty for federal broadband policy and potentially impacting schools using these programs. The Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC), of which Â鶹¹ÙÍø is a member, has vowed to fight the decision, emphasizing the risk of cutting off broadband access for millions of students, educators, and library patrons if the ruling stands.