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Rayna earned an associate degree from Tarrant County College, a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Texas Woman's University, and a master's degree in education from Lamar University.

Rayna currently works as a teacher development and student intervention specialist at Crowley Independent School District. She previously worked as a mathematics teacher at Dunbar High School in Fort Worth Independent School District.

Rayna Glasser's campaign for Texas Board of Education member in District 11 is her first run for public office.

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Believes in providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students and addressing COVID-induced learning gaps.

Advocates removing the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) tests as a graduation requirement.

Believes in setting curriculum standards to prepare students for the global workforce.

- Believes in providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students and addressing COVID-induced learning gaps.
- Advocates removing the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) tests as a graduation requirement.
- Believes in setting curriculum standards to prepare students for the global workforce.

School Curriculum

As of September 7, 2024, Rayna Glasser’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes COVID-19 has had a lasting negative impact on students.

- Believes COVID-19 has had a lasting negative impact on students.

Student Wellbeing

Believes the teacher shortage is due teachers being asked to do "more and more with less and less."

- Believes the teacher shortage is due teachers being asked to do "more and more with less and less."

Teachers

Opposes using public funds for private education.

Opposes voucher programs, which use public funds for private education.

Believes in providing mentorship to students for post-graduation preparation.

- Opposes voucher programs, which use public funds for private education.
- Believes in providing mentorship to students for post-graduation preparation.

Access to Education

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Rayna Glasser

Rayna has an associate degree from Tarrant County College, a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Texas Woman's University, and a master's degree in education from Lamar University.

Has experience in writing curriculum and assessments and in textbook adoption for two different districts.

Has experience in writing curriculum and assessments and leading professional development for math content.

Believes the school curriculum should be adjusted to address learning gaps caused by the pandemic.

Supports serving on the Committee on Instruction to focus on curriculum, special education, and alternatives to social promotion.

Believes in establishing realistic standards and a comprehensive curriculum to advance students and help close learning gaps.

Believes school curriculum needs improvement, saying "the data shows we are still dealing with the fallout" from previous educational policies.

Believes the SBOE controls all curriculum in Texas public schools.

Believes Texas's influence as a large textbook market leads other states and school districts to adopt its curriculum.

Believes we need to "do better for our kids; for their future."

Believes that all parents want the best for their children.

Believes in supporting child well-being through community involvement and quality education.

Believes child wellbeing is crucial, saying "As a classroom teacher and parent, I see first-hand the challenges our students face every day."

Believes in the importance of teachers, saying "I have been a classroom teacher for 17 years."

Believes in actively participating in local education by serving as a math department chair, senior class sponsor, and member of the Site Based Decision Committee at Dunbar High School.

Mentors aspiring teachers through the University of Texas Arlington UTEACH program.

Supports providing access to education for all students.

Believes in providing access to education.

Believes all children deserve an equitable education.

Believes community involvement is crucial for improving children's education.

Believes in advocating for public education to improve access and quality.

As Senior Class Sponsor, ensures students meet graduation requirements and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Supports access to education and overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund.

Supports appointing board members to military reservation and special school districts.

Plans to review and potentially veto the commissioner's proposed award of new charter schools.

Believes children "deserve an education" and that we aren't doing an adequate job of getting kids back on track.

Believes school and district leaders are "doing the best they can with limited resources and staff they have."

Rayna Glasser is a single mom who raised her son while putting herself through college. She earned her Associate of Arts degree through Tarrant County College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Texas Woman's University. She completed her Master of Education in Teacher Leadership at Lamar University and is currently working towards her Principal Certification through Lamar University.

Rayna Glasser has been a classroom teacher for 17 years and currently teaches at Dunbar High School in Fort Worth ISD, where she serves as the Math Department Chair. She has also been involved in writing curriculum and assessments, leading professional development, and mentoring aspiring teachers through the University of Texas Arlington UTEACH program.

As of September 12, 2024, Rayna Glasser’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. 