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Texas Member, State Board of Education, District 7

Member, State Board of Education: Four-year term. The fifteen-member board decides curriculum, standards, student testing, special education programs, and textbooks for Texas public schools. It also oversees the Permanent School Fund. Current annual salary: Members of the Board do not receive pay, but are reimbursed for expenses to attend meetings.

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Julie Pickren
(Rep)

Biographical Information

Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Social Studies Curriculum: How should the K–12 social studies curriculum balance state, national, and world history to best prepare students to be responsible citizens in today’s world?

Teacher Support: How can the SBOE strengthen teacher preparation, certification, and ongoing professional development to support high-quality instruction?

Digital Education: How can the SBOE balance technology use with traditional instructional methods to best support student learning?

Religion in Public Schools: Should Christianity or any other religious beliefs be incorporated into the public school curriculum? Explain your position.

Other Issues: What other issues do you believe will be the most pressing for the State Board of Education?

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VOTE411 Voter Guide

Texas Member, State Board of Education, District 7

Julie Pickren (Rep)