Board of Education

A former special education teacher in Gaston County filed a federal lawsuit against the school district, superintendent, and members of the Board of Education, claiming her firing over a Charlie Kirk Facebook post violated her First Amendment rights.

The Virginia Department of Education's proposal to delay new proficiency benchmarks for reading and math by two years was rejected by the Board of Education. The proposal, influenced by legislative mandates, JLARC recommendations, and public feedback, aimed to implement a single increase in cut scores by 2028-2029 instead of phased changes. The board voted 7-0-1 against the plan, which sought to reduce confusion over testing standards.

Chicago's school board approved a resolution prohibiting candidates from accepting campaign donations from current or prospective vendors of Chicago Public Schools. The 16-1 vote aims to prevent conflicts of interest, requiring board members to recuse themselves or return donations from vendors. Critics, like board member Che Smith, argue the resolution targets some donors while allowing others like PACs to contribute.

The superintendent of the Brunswick-Brittonkill Central School District has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged policy violations. The Board of Education made this decision during a special meeting.

The Board of Education approved a resolution to study 'district transformation' in August, rescinding an earlier 'optimal school size' framework. Critics argue the process resembles campus consolidation, and the measure passed despite opposition from some trustees.

The Fort Plain Central School District has appointed Amy Bartholomew as its new superintendent of schools. The Board of Education announced the appointment on Tuesday.

A new poll shows only 8% of Philadelphia voters believe public education is on the right track, with most citing concerns about school conditions, leadership engagement, and recent policy decisions like school closures and budget cuts. The survey, conducted by Philly for Great Public Schools and Change Research, found strong support for charter schools and an audit of the school district.

Maryland's 2026 primary election includes contested races for county executive, council seats, and board of education positions in Anne Arundel, Frederick, and Howard counties. Voters will select party nominees for local leadership roles ahead of the general election.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill is on temporary leave pending an investigation into matters involving administrative and operational oversight. The Board of Education announced the investigation but did not specify details.

Gaston County School leaders postponed a decision on closing W.B. Beam Intermediate during Monday night's Board of Education meeting. Board members cited uncertainty about state leaders' involvement in the matter.

The United Teachers of Pasadena union presented a resolution to the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board calling for 'fully staffed, stable, integrated' schools. The resolution emphasizes that all students in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre deserve access to high-quality public schools.

The Germantown Central School District Board of Education appointed its next superintendent of schools on Wednesday.

The Pasadena Unified School District confirmed its legal counsel found no violation of California’s open-meeting law in the December 2025 approval of Resolution 2852, which established enrollment guidelines for district schools. The resolution could inform future school consolidation proposals, though none are currently under consideration.

An 18-year-old Long Island teen won a seat on his hometown's school board, defeating older candidates by raising funds through tutoring. He emphasized his experience advocating for students on the board of education, despite some doubting his youth.

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass criticizes the MCPS budget process for lacking transparency and consistency, proposing three reforms: replacing the state’s 14-category budget system with more detailed breakdowns, transitioning the Board of Education to a full-time body with support staff, and adding a county executive-appointed representative to the budget advisory committee. He argues these changes would improve oversight and clarity for a $3.7 billion school system budget.