- LA
- N/A.
- 2/21/25
- 02/21/2025
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education convened to address significant governance issues at Impact Charter School, ultimately passing a motion to reconstitute the school’s board of directors due to alleged non-compliance with educational standards and state regulations.
- TN
- N/A.
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 203 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent virtual meeting, the Tennessee State Board of Education addressed topics, including evaluations of charter school authorizers’ performance and potential changes to math pathways, particularly the Algebra 2 requirement. Discussions revealed concerns about charter school authorizers’ accountability and the effectiveness of alternative math courses aligning with workforce demands.
- TX
- N/A.
- 2/20/25
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a meeting centered on advancing educational opportunities for adult learners, the Texas State Board of Education evaluated a proposal from the Possible Dream Foundation to establish a charter high school with campuses in Brownsville, McAllen, and Laredo. The proposed initiative aims to address educational deficits among adult learners, offering dual enrollment opportunities and industry certifications in collaboration with local colleges.
- LA
- N/A.
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education has voted to eliminate the kindergarten readiness screener, a decision aimed at reducing the assessment burden on teachers and students while focusing on reading and math readiness. The meeting also covered other topics, such as legislative updates on the course choice program, concerns about reading assessments for third-grade students, and discussions on high-dosage tutoring initiatives.
- NJ
- N/A.
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 142 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The New Jersey State Board of Education meeting underscored developments in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, marking February as CTE Month, while also proposing substantial updates to educational standards that aim to align with evolving industry demands and federal guidelines. Acknowledging the importance of CTE in equipping students with career-centric skills, the board discussed the integration of artificial intelligence in CTE and emphasized the need for educational programs to adapt to changing job markets.
