News and Press Releases

Sunnyvale, CA (February 1, 2018) –– Google “teacher,” and you learn that a teacher is “a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values.” This will bring on a whole new meaning this week when some of the best teachers from across the country descend on Google’s head

Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2018) – CCSSO Board President and Mississippi Superintendent Carey Wright is testifying before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee this morning on the importance of data and evidence-based research.

Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2018) – The Board of Directors for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced it is seeking applicants for its next executive director.

Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2018) – States are leveraging flexibility under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to lead for their young learners, a new review finds.

Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2018) –– Four teachers with diverse styles and subjects have been selected as finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year.

Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2017) – As state chiefs across the country work to advance equity for all students, policymakers can leverage personalized learning in policy and practice to better meet the needs of all students.

Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2017) –– The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that Nebraska Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt joined its Board of Directors.

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 1, 2017) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Executive Director Chris Minnich released the following statement about Missouri Commissioner and CCSSO Board Member Margie Vandeven.

Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2017) - The U.S. Department of Education announced it has approved Michigan's plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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