- NJ
- N/A.
- 7/2/25
- 07/02/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The New Jersey State Board of Education meeting focused on appointments and educational reforms. Discussions also touched on the certification of school districts, revised educational endorsement tests, and the potential impact of federal funding cuts on local schools.
- TX
- N/A.
- 6/26/25
- 281 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Texas State Board of Education recently focused on revising the social studies curriculum, with discussions on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards and the integration of ethnic studies, particularly Native American studies. These discussions occurred against the backdrop of new legislative measures impacting educational content. The meeting examined the potential for innovative courses and the implications of Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- OK
- N/A.
- 06/26/2025
- 171 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting focused on addressing teacher recruitment strategies, approving flexibility in the use of textbook funds, and ensuring proper allocation of educational resources. Superintendent Ryan Walters emphasized the importance of initiatives to support summer school programs and discussed efforts to recruit and retain certified teachers. Additionally, the board examined requests from districts seeking flexibility in utilizing textbook funds for alternative educational purposes.
- OK
- N/A.
- 06/26/2025
- 171 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oklahoma State Board of Education, in its recent meeting, addressed issues including teacher recruitment, certification challenges, and funding flexibility for educational programs. Superintendent Ryan Walters provided updates on initiatives to improve summer school programs and emphasized teacher recruitment strategies. He announced that a lawsuit concerning history standards had been dismissed and discussed efforts to address antisemitism in education. The board also debated the allocation of textbook funds and the certification of educators, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining educational standards and resources.
- TX
- N/A.
- 6/24/25
- 277 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Texas State Board of Education meeting saw the approval of new Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards aimed at aligning educational outcomes with workforce demands. The board discussed various curriculum amendments and instructional materials, focusing on transparency in the contracting process for developing these CTE courses. The meeting also included an update on the Texas Permanent School Fund, highlighting its strategic financial management to benefit public education.
