2022 SBOE Candidate Survey

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If elected, what do you believe your primary role and responsibility as a state board member should be?

In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue facing public education in Texas?

What role should educators and educator groups such as ATPE play in policy decisions made by the State Board of Education (SBOE)?

How much weight should the SBOE give to educators’ input when it comes to setting curriculum standards (known as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or “TEKS”) and evaluating instructional materials?

Do you believe our state’s public education system, including current regulations on testing and accountability, graduation requirements, and curriculum standards, enables students to receive a well-rounded education throughout all grade levels? Would you recommend any changes?

What role, if any, should charter schools have in the Texas public education system?

What role should the SBOE play in overseeing charter schools, such as approving or denying new charter applications and expansion requests of existing charters?

Do you believe the SBOE should continue to have the authority to review and potentially veto any rulemaking actions taken by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)?

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