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NSBA Federal Update: Congress agrees on spending deal

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Source: National School Boards Association CONGRESSIONAL NEWS Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations: After heated debate on both the House and Senate floor overnight, Congressional leaders have finally reached a long-sought agreement on topline spending that will pave the way to complete … Continue reading →

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Sen. Franken addressed MSBA Board ahead of education secretary vote

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Sen. Al Franken talked with some members of the MSBA Board of Directors Tuesday in Washington, D.C., just moments before he cast his vote against Betsy DeVos, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. education secretary. The U.S. Senate Committee on … Continue reading →

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NSBA statement on nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Education Department secretary

Posted on November 23, 2016 by

Source: National School Boards Association November 23, 2016 Statement by Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director and CEO, National School Boards Association, on the appointment of Betsy DeVos, U.S. Department of Education secretary nominee Education is a civil right and is … Continue reading →

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