COSSBA is a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote and strengthen state school boards associations.
📚 America 250 History Moment!
The first recognized school in America, Boston Latin School, was founded on April 23, 1635, in Boston, Massachusetts.
As we honor our nation’s 250th birthday, we’re sharing education milestones that helped shape America. Stay tuned! #America250
Advocacy is not a one-way street. COSSBA's Executive Director, Dr. Kathy McFarland discusses her meetings with members of Congress and how COSSBA members can be a resource for them in our latest Voices of COSSBA cossba.org/news/categories/v…
📣 Struggling to recruit & retain great teachers?
Join Dr. Sarah Calveric, Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools, for a webinar on innovative strategies to attract, support & retain highly effective educators. 🍎✨
đź—“ May 20, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM
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Great things are happening in public schools! Watch this video to learn about what is happening in the Jackson County (Florida) School District!
#COSSBA#PublicEducation
New webinar series helps school districts stay ahead of emerging school safety trends. Join us on June 10 at 11 am (EDT) to learn about concerning online behavior that puts students at risk. Learn more at cossba.biz/47XRFpk#COSSBA#SchoolSafety#SST
🤝 Big News for School Safety Nationwide!
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Safer Schools Together (SST) to expand access to critical school safety training and prevention resources. More at cossba.biz/3OaasXO#COSSBA#SST
COSSBA delegates approved a new addition to the Title II, Part A tenet:
Prospective public school teachers and paraprofessionals applying for an H-1B visa should be exempt from the $100,000 fee.
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The Consortium of State School Boards Associations brings state school board associations from across the nation into one unified network—built on collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to student success. Learn more at cossba.org#COSSBA
Thank You COSSBA National Conference attendees! Because of you, re reached our goal of 1,000 water bottle refills. We had a goal of 1,000 refills and we broke it! Fill It Forward makes a $.25 donation to worthy nonprofits. #COSSBA2026
Former Marshall County Schools Superintendent Trent Lovett shares lessons learned after the 2018 shooting at Marshall County High School with board members and superintendents from across the country at #COSSBA2026.
Grateful to attend the 2026 @CofSSBA Ntl Conference: Education Evolution with the entire @FTCSC School Board and Superintendent of Schools, @DR_HUOTARI 💙⚡️ It’s been a great three days of learning and fellowship!
#WeAreFlashes#IgnitingPurpose#COSSBA2026
.@JCPSKY’s Butler Traditional High School Marching Band welcomed school board members and superintendents from across the country to Louisville for #COSSBA2026!
Andrea Messina, CEO of the Florida School Boards Association, presents “The State of American Schools: What the Data Reveals” to a packed room at #COSSBA2026.
IASB’s advocacy tenet proposal supporting student achievement tools including continued funding for NAEP, state accountability data, and evidence-based research on student outcomes passed at the @CofSSBA Annual Business Meeting. #COSSBA2026
Representing on the national stage this week.
OSBA President Mary Cleveland, President-elect Micah Covert, Immediate Past President Tom Patterson and CEO Tom Hosler are representing Ohio at the @CofSSBA conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
#SchoolBoardLeadership#EdLeaders