What Is a School Board: An Exploratory Overview

What Is a School Board: An Exploratory Overview
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Published on Feb 6, 2024

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Dr. Stephanie Knight-Hay
Adjunct Faculty,
College of Education

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Approved by faculty for the College of Education on Jan. 17, 2024.

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