Your State Board of Education
Does your state elect or appoint members to your state board of education? How many members are there? Is your state board of education responsible for updating curriculum standards? Learn… Read More
How School Boards Influence Your Child’s Education (And How You Can Hold Them Accountable)
While it may seem as if the power to influence education policy rests in the hands of state or federal lawmakers, what happens in your child’s classroom is largely dictated… Read More
School Board Elections and Recalls
Active community members like you elect school board officials. Running for your local school board or voting in your school board elections is one of the most important things you… Read More
How State Boards of Education Influence Education Policy
Alongside governors and legislatures, state boards of education play a crucial role in developing a state’s education standards and policies. A state board of education differs in each state, but… Read More
Governor and State Attorney General Involvement in Education Policy
Governors A governor is a state’s top executive official. As such, the governor leads and oversees the state and its executive agencies—including the department of education. A governor’s responsibilities include:… Read More
Who’s Who of Education Policy
This document introduces you to the roles that elected and un-elected officials play in education. While they may seem far removed from your local school, governors, elected by voters,… Read More