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06/05/2026

📚As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we're looking back at the milestones that helped shape education in our nation.

Did you know? The first schoolhouse building in America opened in 1645 in Boston, Massachusetts. 🏫

This early schoolhouse marked an important step in the development of formal education in the colonies and helped lay the foundation for the public education system we know today.

Join us as we continue sharing important educational moments from our nation's history! 🎉✏️

06/04/2026

Make a difference. Attend COSSBA's Federal Advocacy Conference September 21-23 in Washington, D.C. More information along with the registration link is at https://www.cossba.org/federal-advocacy-conference

06/03/2026

TOMORROW - it’s time to Spill the Tea and SHIFT your leadership journey!

Join us June 4 at Noon (EDT) for the next Elevate LeadHERship Spill the Tea Webinar:

💡 SHIFT: From Self-Doubt to Sustainable Leadership

What if the exhaustion many women leaders experience isn’t just about working hard — but feeling pressure to constantly prove we belong?

Executive coach and school board chair Andrea Donnor will lead an honest, empowering conversation about:
✨ Overcoming imposter syndrome
✨ Letting go of perfectionism
✨ Setting healthy boundaries
✨ Building resilience and self-care
✨ Leading with greater confidence and authenticity

Andrea brings more than 20 years of leadership and coaching experience and offers practical tools through her powerful SHIFTS framework.

📅 June 4
🕛 Noon (EDT)
Register at https://www.cossba.org/elevate

It’s time to Spill the Tea and SHIFT your leadership journey!

06/03/2026

COSSBA is a member of the Committee for Education Funding. Its annual Budget Book provides a wealth of information on education funding from pre-K to higher education. We highly recommend you download it and refer to it as Congress moves through the FY27 budget process.

06/02/2026

📱💡 What are students seeing, sharing, and experiencing online — and how can schools stay ahead of emerging risks?

Early identification of concerning online behavior is a critical step in preventing school and community violence. That’s why Safer Schools Together (SST) is offering complimentary quarterly Current Online Behavioral Trends and Updates webinars for COSSBA members.

These timely trainings support Digital Threat Assessment® efforts and provide school leaders with actionable intelligence to strengthen proactive safety strategies.

Participants will gain insights on:
✅ Emerging social media trends and risks
✅ Student communication and online behaviors impacting safety
✅ Early warning signs and risk-enhancing behaviors
✅ Real-world case examples and digital leakage analysis
✅ Mental health considerations during critical periods
✅ Data insights to support accountability and resource decisions
✅ LIVE Q&A with SST Threat Analysts

Empower your School Safety and Threat Assessment Teams with the knowledge needed to support safer schools and stronger prevention efforts. 🛡️🏫

Register at https://www.cossba.org/webinar-series

06/01/2026

📚 As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we’re taking a look back at the moments that helped shape education in our nation.

Did you know? The first recognized school in America, the Boston Latin School, was founded on April 23, 1635, in Boston, Massachusetts. For nearly four centuries, schools have played a vital role in educating and preparing future generations.

Join us as we continue sharing important education milestones from our nation's history! 🎉✏️

05/28/2026

☕✨ It’s time to Spill the Tea and SHIFT your leadership journey!

Join us June 4 at Noon (EDT) for the next Elevate LeadHERship Spill the Tea Webinar.

💡 SHIFT: From Self-Doubt to Sustainable Leadership

What if the exhaustion many women leaders experience isn’t just about working hard — but feeling pressure to constantly prove we belong?

Executive coach and school board chair Andrea Donnor will lead an honest, empowering conversation about:
✨ Overcoming imposter syndrome
✨ Letting go of perfectionism
✨ Setting healthy boundaries
✨ Building resilience and self-care
✨ Leading with greater confidence and authenticity

Andrea brings more than 20 years of leadership and coaching experience and offers practical tools through her powerful SHIFTS framework.

📅 June 4
🕛 Noon (EDT)

Pull up a chair and join the conversation. ☕💜
https://www.cossba.org/elevate

05/26/2026

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar!

📊 What is the Nation’s Report Card and why does it matter to public education?

Join COSSBA on May 27 at 1:00 p.m. for an informative webinar about the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

Learn:
✔️ How NAEP assessments are developed
✔️ What the tests measure
✔️ Who takes NAEP
✔️ What school leaders should know about state and national scores

Featured speaker Danielle Gonzales serves on the NAGB and is the only school board member on the Governing Board.

Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand the data shaping conversations about student achievement nationwide! 🎓📈

Register today: https://www.cossba.org/advocacy-resources/govern-rel-webinars

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Advocacy is not a one-way street. The most effective relationships on the Hill are built when we show up not only with our own asks, but also with a genuine willingness to be a resource. That's why COSSBA Executive Director Dr. Kathy McFarland continues to meet with members of Congress to discuss issues that matter to COSSBA members and to reiterate that COSSBA members are here to be a resource for them. Read more in our Voices of COSSBA blog at https://www.cossba.org/post/continuing-our-commitment-to-advocate-for-our-members