America’s School Boards In 2026
Most Americans know who the president is. Many people also know the names of their senators and representatives in Congress. But what about the people who run the local school board?
Most school board members are elected by people living in their communities. That board then works together to set the goals and performance standards for public schools in its local district.
But make no mistake, school boards aren’t apolitical. Since 2021, board races have been dominated by culture war issues like trans students’ access to bathrooms, book bans, and critical race theory.
But that tide is…
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