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board of education

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noun

  1. a board having control over a school system.

  2. 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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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

Morthel will be joined at the hearing by New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks and the board of education president of Montgomery County, Maryland, Karla Silvestre.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

During Wednesday’s state board of education meeting, several board members questioned Morath about the changes at these libraries, including the removal of librarians.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

The recommendation now goes to the state board of education for approval.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

She had none of the “new” courses now required by the board of education.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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