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• Introduce yourself (name, pronouns, age, where are you from?)
• What do you hope to see in education in the future?

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TX State Board of Education (SBOE)

SBOE 101

• What is the State Board of Education?�The SBOE is part of the Texas Education Agency. They set statewide school standards and curricula.
• How are members picked?�Members are elected by Texans. The TX governor appoints the chair from elected members to lead the meetings.
• How many members are there?�There are 15 members. Currently, there are 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats on the SBOE.

SBOE 101

• How often are members elected?�Members serve 4 year terms. Typically, elections for half the board seats are held in November of even-numbered election years.
• When is the next election?�November 8, 2022! All 15 seats are up for election because of redistricting. 7 members picked at random will serve two years while the other 8 serve their full 4-year term.

Why are we talking about the SBOE?

• Social studies TEKS (TX Essential Knowledge and Skills)
• Rewriting the social studies curriculum for the first time in a decade
• As a young Texan…
• Do you feel as if you are a part of your school curriculum?
• Do you feel prepared to participate in your local, state, or federal government?
• Did your high school register students to vote (as required in Texas state law)?
• Did your school encourage you to get involved in your community?

Where Are We Now?

• Educator survey
• Content advisors appointed & release recommendations
• Work groups appointed & meet
• Released frameworks
• Released first full draft of high school TEKS
• Anticipated to release first full draft of K-8 TEKS mid-July
• Public meetings and testimony
• August 1st: special public hearing on social studies TEKS
• August 30th - September 2nd: quarterly meeting & first reading
• November 15-18: quarterly meeting & second reading
• 2023-2025 Review and adopt instructional materials
• Will go in effect 2025-2026 school year

How can we use our voices to make a difference?

Contact your SBOE member

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• Call
• Email
• Letters
• Petition
• Social media
• Ask for a meeting (virtual or in-person)
• Testify
• Public comment periods

…and then get 3 friends to do the same!

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Things to say

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• Tell your story!
• Value > Harm > Call to action

Things to keep in mind

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• Do not attack the person, attack the issue
• Keep your composure, take a breath if need be
• Be mindful of other communities that may be affected by the issue
• Have talking points especially if you have a time limit
• Do not overpower the conversation
• Keep your long-term goal in mind while remembering it takes time to make change!

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