COSSBA News

After an energizing and informative first day of COSSBA’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Conference, our members headed to Capitol Hill equipped with stories, data, and passion for public education. I had the opportunity to spend the day meeting with staff from House leadership offices and committee teams.

As our nation’s schools navigate the post-pandemic landscape and focus on improving student outcomes it is imperative to recognize...

Revised August 2025 COSSBA REQUESTS :   Support the nation’s public education system by stopping the diversion of federal funding   to...

Updated August 2025 COSSBA Requests Significant increases in Title I funding to allow schools to quickly address and overcome the...

Updated August 2025 COSSBA Requests The Consortium of State School Boards Associations requests the following of Congress:   Increase...

Updated August 2025 COSSBA Requests Executive Requests Efficiency and equity in the operation of the E-Rate program. Enhanced and...

Updated August 2025 COSSBA Requests Provide increased reimbursements for school lunch and breakfast; provide funds to cover higher...

Updated August 2025 COSSBA Requests Amend IDEA to ensure parents and school districts can fully collaborate and provide an education that...

In this Issue: From The Desk of the Executive Director New COSSBA Board of Directors for 2025-2026 COSSBA Webpage Dedicated to...

In this Issue: It Has Been Quite A Journey Dr. Kathy McFarland Takes Helm July 1 Dr. King Highlights UBA Pre-Conference Day Join Us for...

In this Issue: Focus, Support, and Collaboration Benefiting State Associations: Originating Chair Ege Cordell Emphasizes COSSBA’s...

In this Issue: COSSBA Chair Aspires to Provide a Unified Voice for Public Education See you in Atlanta at the COSSBA National Conference!...

In this Issue: COSSBA Welcomes New Communications Professional Highlights from COSSBA’s Summer Leadership Conference UBA Rebrands Federal...

Newsletter Contents New Team Member Welcome: Alex Agee II, MBA UBA Spotlight: Innovations and Insights State Association Spotlight:...