education boards

Academic governing bodies

Education boards are governing bodies that oversee schools and educational policy within a district, state, or country.

Members may be elected or appointed.

In the US, local school boards set curricula, hire superintendents, and manage budgets: The education board voted to extend the school year.

State boards typically establish broader standards and certification requirements.

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Those receiving instruction

one-room schools

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Individual academic instructors

school principals · one-room schoolhouses · charter schools

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Commercial arts and media sector

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