State Board of Education, District 14District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Mindy Bumgarner
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Parents deserve a formal and respected role in their children’s education because public schools are accountable to the families they serve. …
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A strong conservative curriculum returns education to its core purpose of building knowledge, skills, and character rather than advancing political agendas. …
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Respecting teachers is essential to providing students with a clear and high quality curriculum. Teachers are most effective when they are given well structured instructional materials, clear academic standards, and the professional trust to teach without constant political interference. …
- Parent's Voices Being Heard
In Texas, parents deserve a real say in what their children are learning. As a Republican, I believe education should reflect the values of our families, not the latest political trend. …
- School Choice
I believe every child deserves access to a great education, no matter their zip code. That’s why I strongly support school choice — including public charter schools. When families have real options, it creates a healthy competition that drives all schools to do better. …
- Teaching Curriculum not tests
I’m all for accountability, but we’ve lost focus when it comes to how we measure it. Our kids shouldn’t spend the school year learning how to take a test; they should be learning real lessons that prepare them for life. …
- Core Education
School should be about teaching kids the basics — how to read, write, do math, and think for themselves. It shouldn’t be a place for political agendas. As a conservative, I believe in getting back to the core values that matter: respect, responsibility, hard work, and pride in our country. …
Amy Taylor
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Accountability for every school receiving taxpayer dollars. The SBOE directly approves new charter schools, and Texas has allowed charter expansion without enough oversight — diverting resources and scrutiny away from the traditional public schools serving most families. …
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Honest, rigorous curriculum free of political interference. The SBOE's recent vote mandating Bible readings and its push toward a narrow "approved" reading list are not about academic rigor — they're about importing an outside political agenda into Texas classrooms. …
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Keep experienced teachers in the classroom. Texas is losing veteran teachers to burnout, low pay, and a testing system that prioritizes compliance over learning. …