- LA
- N/A.
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Educator Effectiveness Committee convened to address several issues, including teacher shortages in critical subject areas and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational practices. Key discussions revolved around innovative programs to support teacher retention, the implementation of AI as a learning tool, and the introduction of initiatives to attract more individuals to the teaching profession.
- LA
- N/A.
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement Committee meeting centered on enhancing civics education through the introduction of the Freedom Seal Initiative. This initiative aims to recognize high school students’ proficiency in civics by awarding a diploma endorsement and a graduation honor cord. The meeting also spotlighted significant recognitions of educators and students, alongside approvals of various educational programs and policy revisions.
- NJ
- N/A.
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 165 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The New Jersey State Board of Education meeting centered on the topic of student preparedness for life beyond high school, revealing that students are seeking more practical skills education. This was complemented by the approval of resolutions recognizing April as the month of the military child, School Library Month, and Autism Awareness Month, alongside discussions on school performance reports and proposed curriculum revisions.
- VA
- N/A.
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 160 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Virginia State Board of Education meeting addressed several issues, notably the approval of a recovery high school in Region 2 and a heated discussion on revising educational standards. The recovery high school aims to aid students dealing with substance use disorders, while the standards debate centered on transparency and the potential impact on student success rates.
- VA
- N/A.
- 3/26/25
- 03/26/2025
- 350 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Virginia State Board of Education meeting focused on a range of issues, including the implementation of new educational standards, significant weather-related disruptions affecting school operations, and the need for a robust communication plan regarding changes in student assessment criteria.
