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Board of Education Member · District 4 · Talbot County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceEmily Jackson is a candidate running for her second term as a member of the Talbot County Board of Education, representing District 4 since 2018. She describes herself as having a passion for education and a heart in Talbot County, positioning herself as a relentless champion for students, teachers, and families. Her campaign highlights four years of service focused on ensuring decisions yield results best for students, including initiatives that increased student achievement and teacher happiness. External coverage notes the upcoming election may see political influence despite nonpartisan status, while board members have recently criticized proposed grading overhauls. She emphasizes her responsiveness to community issues and willingness to discuss transparently during board meetings.
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Teacher Retention and Recruitment
Focus on recruiting additional talent for the team and retaining outstanding teachers through pay, quality of life opportunities, and innovative recruitment ideas.
“"Recruit and retain quality teachers... wholly committed to retaining the outstanding teachers we do have, and focusing on recruiting additional talent for our team. I believe we need to focus on teacher pay (at all levels of the scale), quality of life opportunities, and be thinking outside of the box to bring innovative recruitment ideas to life."”
Budget Advocacy
Advocating for financial needs based on actual and changing populations while being local-minded with budget discussions.
“"While the Blueprint for Maryland's Future makes clear the state's budget priorities, I don't believe it takes into account all of what is needed and important at the local/county level. I will continue to advocate for the financial needs of our schools, based on their actual and changing populations..."”
Student Safety
Commitment to safe schools through grant funding, increasing SRO presence, enhancing safety protocols, and physically securing buildings.
“"Safe and secure schools... continuing commitment to safe schools... increase SRO presence, enhance safety protocols, and physically secure our buildings. We need to continue this level of commitment to keeping our children safe at school..."”
Math Program Improvement
Investing in targeted, proven intervention programs to course correct math program success.
“"Raise math scores Our most recent data in the district does not indicate that we are achieving success in our math programs. We need to be sure that we are investing in targeted, proven intervention programs to course correct."”
External coverage from the Dorchester Star Democrat indicates that while Talbot County's school board elections are nonpartisan on paper, they may see significant political influence this year. Chairs of both political committees admit their parties plan to be involved in the races. The article also notes recent headlines where Talbot school board members criticized a proposed grading overhaul.
“"My passion is education and my heart is in Talbot County."”
Source“"Expanded SRO presence at elementary schools... I am proud of our commitment to student safety and our partnership with local law enforcement agencies."”
Source“"Successful budget process A focus on teacher pay, and increased and differentiated opportunities for student success have been at the top of my priority list."”
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