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In this Issue: Together We Make It Possible: 2026 COSSBA National Conference COSSBA Preconference Day to Deliver High-Impact Breakout Sessions Student Voice Is Not Optional in Effective School Board Governance COSSBA’s Continued Advocacy for Public Education The Mass Shooting Playbook Supporting Multilingual Learners in Middle and High School ELA Together We Make It Possible: 2026 COSSBA National Conference Without you,  all of this would be impossible.  To the 27 state scho

COSSBA takes a position on Federal education issues at the direction of its members, the leaders of the state school boards associations that participate in the annual business meeting. This deliberative process is detailed in the Consortium’s bylaws. It is intended to ensure that all positions are common among COSSBA member state associations and are focused on the issues that matter most to state school boards associations.

Although it was cold outside, the reception was warm and cheerful, and we had incredibly productive and positive conversations. There’s something uniquely energizing about walking the halls of Capitol Hill with a clear purpose: advocating for students, educators, and public schools.

In this Issue: How Does COSSBA Establish Its Advocacy Platform? Partners in Purpose: The Power of Collaboration in Advancing Public Education 2026 UBA Pre-Conference: Meet Our Featured Speakers COSSBA National Conference Education Evolution Transformative Leadership In Changing Times Heads to Louisville My Day on the Hill National Parent Poll Webinar The Age of Outrage: Crisis Management in Social Media Pile-Ons Internal Pay Equity: A Strategic Tool for Strong, Stable State S

Public education is the cornerstone of our democracy and the foundation of every thriving community. At the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), we believe that the success of our nation’s students depends on strong, informed school boards—and that lasting progress comes through collaboration.

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:...