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What's New

Upcoming Vote on Changes to ASCD’s Constitution

In December 2009, ASCD members will receive a ballot on a series of proposed constitution changes recommended by ASCD’s Constitutional Review Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. The ballot, along with a copy of the current constitution and rationales for the changes, will mail with the December Education Update.

ASCD Blog

What homework philosophy guides your classroom policy? How do you wisely wield the correlation between homework (or practice) and achievement to the advantage of your students?

ASCD News

This School Year and H1N1

ASCD has long recognized that student health and learning go hand in hand, and the H1N1 flu pandemic has made this connection even more apparent. That’s why we’ve created a Web guide to be your definitive source on the H1N1 virus during the school year.

Is It Good for the Kids?: Preparing for H1N1 This School Year

Public Policy

Learn how to be an effective advocate for education issues through the ASCD Action Center.

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ASCD Affiliates and Community

ASCD Affiliates

Located in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and East Asia, ASCD affiliates work with the ASCD community to foster common values and goals by

Exploring state and local education issues
Honing leadership skills
Participating in professional development opportunities

Connected Communities

ASCD connected communities bring together groups of individuals concerned with improving learning and teaching who wish to align with ASCD.

Student Chapters

ASCD engages student chapter members and links them with members of the ASCD community. These future educators gain the "ASCD edge" which elevates their future professional performance.