state board
Coverage of state board in the Nexus archive.
- 2 independent candidates for Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia's seat removed from ballot by state board
Two independent candidates, Mayra Macias and Byron Sigcho-Lopez, were removed from the ballot in 'Chuy' Garcia's district by the state board. The board voted to exclude them from the election.
- California education leaders sound alarm over Newsom’s ‘brazen power grab’ stripping superintendent position
California education leaders criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom for shifting authority from the elected state superintendent of Public Instruction to a governor-appointed education commissioner via Assembly Bill 181. Critics argue the move undermines democratic processes and voter representation, while Newsom claims it modernizes education governance and improves accountability.
- Illegal migrants banned from being admitted to Florida public universities, state board rules
Florida's state board has ruled to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public universities. Democratic Sen Carlos Guillermo Smith criticized the policy as violating Florida law, while Gov DeSantis endorsed the decision.
- As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
Parents in Memphis, led by the advocacy group Memphis Lift, support a new state law allowing political appointees to take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, hoping for improved literacy, transparency, and better educational outcomes. The state board, set to assume power in July, will oversee district decisions, though some parents oppose potential school closures.