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America's Public School Boards in Action

Key messages should echo and reflect the core values of your local schools. NSBA recently released a key document, “A School Board Vision for Public Education” to assist public education advocates to create key messages that are consistent with the principles, practices, and priorities of local public schools across the nation.

Discover the Vision and Guiding Principles
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America’s Public Schools Matter

The National School Boards Association national campaign in support of public education rests upon four pillars:

America’s strength: NSBA understands what keeps America strong – 21st century public schools that connect K-12 students to career and college readiness.

Hard-hitting advocacy for parents, neighborhoods, and community schools: NSBA is the leading advocate for public education. Access to local schools in local communities reflects the will of parents and the fundamental rights of every child for whom public schools are the gateway to a better future. Join the expanding “army of advocates” for public education today. All children, regardless of their ZIP code, deserve a world-class education and a promising future. Choose public schools and local school governance over alternatives that undermine America’s high-quality public education system.

Global vision: NSBA understands that the role of 21st century school boards centers on advancing student achievement in today’s digital society. Lend your support to local school board members who are leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning and advance America’s future.

Preserve the public interest: Community ownership of public schools safeguards transparency, accountability, and equity and excellence in education for every child. Partner with school boards’ “army of advocates” and keep the public in public education.

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