🎉 Congratulations to Shane Rader, the 2026-2027 Chair of the COSSBA Board of Directors! Thank you to outgoing Chair Dr. Bob Stwalley for your outstanding leadership and service. We look forward to working with Shane as we continue advancing public education! 👏 #COSSBA

Did you know? In 1750, the Young Ladies' Academy of Philadelphia was officially chartered as the first female academy in the US. At a time when educational opportunities for women were limited, this institution helped expand access to learning and opened doors for women.

America 250: Education Through History! The first schoolhouse building in America opened in 1645 in Boston, Massachusetts! What began as a single schoolhouse helped pave the way for generations of students and the growth of education across our nation. #America250

📚 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. 🍎✨ 🗓 May 20, 2026 ⏰ 12–1 PM tinyurl.com/2b6kmsac

We need YOU in D.C. Sept. 21-23 to advocate for students at our Federal Advocacy Conference. More info at cossba.org/federal-advocacy-…

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. 🔗 cossba.org/post/teacher-and-…

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

Thank you so much for attending our 2026 National Conference! We will see you next year in Dallas, March 12-14, 2027. #COSSBA2026

Make plans to attend our 2027 Conference in Dallas March 12-14, 2027! Mark your calendars! #cossba2026

Thank you Dr. Bob Stwalley for leading our organization and for your continued support of public education! #COSSBA2026

These students had everyone standing on their feet ready for the day! #cossba2026