Publications
MABE keeps members and the public informed on key education issues through various publications, handbooks, special reports and the website. Email alerts and updates are also sent to our members on issues that need immediate attention.
To subscribe to MABE’s electronic publications, contact Jen Beltz, Director of Communications and Marketing.
Educational Equity
The "Leading for Educational Equity Through School Board Governance" workbook - MABE’s “Leading for Educational Equity Through School Board Governance” workbook is now available. Please click above for details, a preview of the workbook, or to order workbook copies.
Legislative & Policy Updates
The Education Advocate - Legislative update provided weekly during the legislative session; sent electronically and provided as a member service
The Monitor – Summary of the monthly Maryland State Board of Education meeting; sent electronically and provided as a member service
Member Services & Resources
MABE Member Benefits & Solutions - An overview of MABE's mission, publications, and many services offered throughout the year.
Maryland School Law Deskbook - A concise and accessible guide written by experienced education law attorneys, and published by LexisNexis in cooperation with the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE). It offers current and authoritative information on legal issues facing schools within the context of state and federal education law. This is the essential desk reference for Maryland's school administrators, school board members, superintendents, education professionals, and attorneys. To purchase the most current Maryland School Law Deskbook, visit the LexisNexis Bookstore.
Advocacy Toolkit - Complements board and board member efforts by providing a portable guide to assist in lobbying local, state, and federal officials on behalf of Maryland’s outstanding public schools and students.
MABE School Board Member Goals One-pager: Distinctive Impact, Superior Performance, and Lasting Endurance.
The Key Work of School Boards - A framework of eight interrelated action areas designed to focus and guide school boards in their work. To purchase The Key Work of School Boards, visit the NSBA Bookstore.
Stand Up for Maryland Public Schools - MABE has joined NSBA’s Stand Up 4 Public Schools campaign to support public education, and we hope you will too!
MABE Membership Benefits & Solutions – Explore member benefits and services.
Partnership Services - Overview of services and products available through the companies with whom MABE partners
What Counts - Details MABE’s community engagement program available to member districts