National School Board Association cancels annual conference because of coronavirus

Some 8,500 people were expected to attend the event in Chicago

March 12, 2020

The National School Boards Association has cancelled its annual conference, which was to be held at McCormick Place.

Because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) has cancelled its annual conference scheduled for next month in Chicago.

"After careful evaluation of currently available information, including information and directives from health and medical experts and federal, local and state governmental agencies and departments, the NSBA Board of Directors voted to terminate the meeting," the association said on its website.

The conference was scheduled for April 4 to 6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Crain's Chicago Business reports that the event was expected to have nearly 8,500 attendees.

"While it is disappointing to terminate a meeting that promised to be an exceptional event, the NSBA Board thoughtfully considered all the factors essential to conduct a safe and successful annual conference," the NSBA says.

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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.