COSSBA News

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.

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.