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Raquel lives in Georgetown, Texas, with her family. She earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Colorado College, a master's degree in history from Universidad de Guanajuato, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boston College.

Raquel teaches pre-service teachers at the college level at Southwestern University. She previously taught 6th grade, dual language elementary, and high school history. She has also worked as a guidance counselor.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz's campaign for State Board of Education District 10 is her 1st run for public office.

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Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."

Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.

Wants to ensure critical thinking skills "are centered in all state standards and instructional materials."

- Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."
- Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.
- Wants to ensure critical thinking skills "are centered in all state standards and instructional materials."

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As of September 7, 2024, Raquel Saenz Ortiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to ensure "that educators have a voice in the decisions that impact their classrooms."

- Plans to ensure "that educators have a voice in the decisions that impact their classrooms."

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Believes in advocating for quality education and innovative solutions to address challenges in Texas's education system.

- Believes in advocating for quality education and innovative solutions to address challenges in Texas's education system.

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Raquel Saenz Ortiz

Raquel lives in Georgetown with her family. She earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Colorado College, a master's degree in history from Universidad de Guanajuato, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Boston College Lynch School.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz campaign for State Board of Education District 10 is her 1st run for public office.

Developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum.

- Developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum.
- Believes the "Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) proposed K-5 reading curriculum is problematic, overemphasizing Christianity and distorting historical truths."
- Believes parents should be the ones to direct their child’s religious education.

Believes in providing access to education.

Believes in improving Texas education quality to benefit all students.

Believes in providing access to quality education by teaching in underserved areas and working as a guidance counselor.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz currently lives in Georgetown, TX with her family. She has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College.

Raquel Saenz Ortiz began her career as a 6th grade Social Studies teacher in the Rio Grande Valley and later taught dual language elementary and high school history. She also worked as a guidance counselor and developed district-wide curriculum, including Ethnic Studies curriculum. She currently teaches pre-service teachers at the college level at Southwestern University.

As of September 12, 2024, Raquel Saenz Ortiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Members of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) set statewide education policy, including approving graduation requirements, selecting textbooks and instructional materials, overseeing the state’s Permanent School Fund, and approving or vetoing charter school applications. 
- Board members participate in rule-making, review and adopt academic standards, and offer final approval on educator certification and other statewide education regulations. 
- SBOE members are elected from geographically defined “education districts.” Under normal circumstances, they serve staggered four-year terms.
- Serving on the board does not pay a salary, but members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while doing board business.

Member of the board that governs the state's education system. 