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Thursday, November 6, 2008
What is the role of the State Board of Education?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’m in Albany for the second day of a working retreat for State Board of Education members.
During their first day, board members discussed how they operate and whether they’re meeting their goals.
The board members are appointed to their positions. They set policy and establish rules over what students should learn and what teachers must teach.
Most of us know that. But what else should they do?
We expect them to increase student achievement and help more children graduate from high school on time with skills to succeed in college or in jobs.
Are there other goals this board must achieve? Should they work directly with Gov. Perdue or can they set their own legislative agenda and advocate for that?
