board of education
Americannoun
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a board having control over a school system.
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an appointive or elective body that directs and administers chiefly the primary and secondary public schools in a town, city, county, or state.
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Brownley served on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board of education and in the state Assembly before successfully running for Congress in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
Oh, also, in 2009 when McMahon was being vetted to join the state board of education in Connecticut, she claimed to have a teaching degree.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2025
But he added that the board of education would review the dress code policy during a December meeting.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
The recommendation now goes to the state board of education for approval.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
When he was turned down, he sued the board of education.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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