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The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.
El Consejo de Directores de Escuelas Estatales (CCSSO, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció
hoy a Ashlie Crosson, una profesora de inglés en Pensilvania, como Maestra
Nacional del Año 2025.
hoy a Ashlie Crosson, una profesora de inglés en Pensilvania, como Maestra
Nacional del Año 2025.
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Google for Education as the 2025 lead sponsor for the National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) Program, a partnership that will bolster the prestigious program’s work to honor exceptional teachers.
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson will join as a new member of its board.
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2025) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Board President and Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey today delivered a State of the States address at the Council’s 2025 Legislative Conference, spotlighting the significant effort and progress states are making to improve student outcomes in math and literacy.
Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2025) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons' announcement.
CCSSO Releases Statement on Confirmation of Education Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education
Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2025) - Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the confirmation of Linda McMahon as Education Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
CCSSO Releases Statement on Nomination of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2025) -- Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the nomination of Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that four inspiring educators from across the country are finalists for the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.
Washington, D.C. (January 29, 2025) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the 2024 NAEP results released today.
Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2025) -- Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the nomination of Penny Schwinn as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2025) – Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on Utah State Superintendent of Education Sydnee Dickson's announcement.
Washington, D.C. - Council of Chief State School Officer (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education Secretary nomination.