News and Press Releases

Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2022) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today applauded educators and school leaders as new research showed fewer students are behind grade level following the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2022) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson will join its Board of Directors.

Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2022) – Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker and 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell testified today at a U.S.

Washington, D.C. (June 15, 2022) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Missouri Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Margie Vandeven will join its Board of Directors.

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2022) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the departure of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Michael Johnson.

Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2022) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the retirement of Guam Department of Education Superintendent Jon Fernandez.

Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2022) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the retirement of Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright.

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Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2022) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that Kurt Russell, a veteran high school history teacher, is the 2022 National Teacher of the Year.

Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2022) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today presented its 2022 Distinguished Service Award to Dolly Parton for her work to expand early childhood literacy.