Texas, State Board of Education

Knox County schools receive list of books to ban from libraries under state law
Knox County schools received a list from the district of books to be removed from school libraries under Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
Texas State Board of Education proposes taking over school library book ratings. Here's why
The State Board of Education is proposing to take on the rating of school library books, which mirrors legislation prefiled for the 2025 session.
Texas State Board of Ed wants power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books from public school libraries
Parents could petition the Texas State Board of Education to review books. Those found to be 'sexually explicit' would be removed from shelves.
SC school board restricts access to 'Crank,' asks for 'more evidence' on two book-ban requests
A SC school board has restricted access to one book, kept a new textbook and dodged a yes-no vote on two other books in state's first parent-led complaint.
Polk County Public Schools has removed more than 30 challenged books from school libraries
Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
State Board of Education suggests allowing board to rate school library books
If approved, the board would be permitted to determine whether a book is appropriate in the state's public schools.

Massachusetts, Higher Education

Board of Education offers buyout to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
The move is the latest effort to oust Martinez and the biggest sign to date that the months-long power struggle between Mayor Brandon Johnson, his school board and the chief executive of the city’s ...
Following divisive campaigns, Anne Arundel Board of Education members swear oaths, promise to work for students
Gloria Dent, Robert Silkworth, Dana Schallheim and Joanna Bache Tobin are existing board members who were reelected, ...
Embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez gets buyout offer from law firm tied to Board of Education amid union and mayoral tensions
An attorney representing the Chicago Board of Education offered to buy out Pedro Martinez, the embattled chief of Chicago Public Schools, according to sources close to the conversations. The offer, ...
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State school board cranks up heat on 1 book
The S.C. Board of Education on Tuesday voted on the fate of two books challenged by a parent under Regulation 43.170, a ...
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Region 20 voters OKs bonding: Morris only town of four to reject $1.9M for Litchfield education debt
LITCHFIELD - Residents in the four Region 20 towns Tuesday voted 724-513 to approve the Board of Education's request to bond ...
Nicholas County Board of Education votes to keep two schools open
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - There was a surprise twist Monday when the Nicholas County Board of Education voted to keep ...
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Missouri education board lowers GPA requirement for teacher certification
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education believes that lowering a GPA requirement for teachers will ...
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Germantown seeks appointment for Board of Education vacancy
Germantown will begin accepting applications this week as part of the process to appoint a person to the Board of Education, ...
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SC Board of Education to meet to consider another round of book bans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Happening today, Tuesday, December 3, the South Carolina Board of Education will meet to consider ...
Higher education board reaching for more investments
The Board of Higher Education unanimously approved budget recommendations which include increased funding for early college ...