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Pam is originally from Bryan-College Station, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in general studies and humanities from Texas A&M University. She currently resides in North Texas with her husband, Larry, and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Pam is the co-owner of Ace Fence of Dallas-Fort Worth. She has previously worked as a community college instructor and as a regional vice president of Houghton Mifflin Publishers.

Pam Little currently represents District 12 on the Texas State Board of Education. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. Pam is also vice chair of the board.

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Opposes including gender identities in standards and health instructional materials that don't meet the Texas Education Code.

Supports phonics-based curriculum standards.

As a board of education member, implemented phonics-based curriculum standards.

Supports cursive writing being taught in schools.

As a board of education member, returned cursive writing to the school curriculum.

As a board of education member, updated the dyslexia handbook.

Opposes "materials that present a biased view of the fossil fuel industry."

As a board of education member, opposed "materials that presented a biased view of the fossil fuel industry."

Supports enhancing school science curriculum by adding engineering practices.

Opposes social studies standards that "watered down our history and were not age appropriate."

As a board of education member, opposed social studies standards that "watered down our history and were not age appropriate."

As a board of education member, created new "energy courses" to help with career development.

As a board of education member, approved personal financial literacy education.

Supports maintaining educational standards to develop "well-rounded and patriotic graduates."

- Opposes including gender identities in standards and health instructional materials that don't meet the Texas Education Code.
- As a board of education member, implemented phonics-based curriculum standards.
- As a board of education member, returned cursive writing to the school curriculum.
- As a board of education member, updated the dyslexia handbook.
- As a board of education member, opposed "materials that presented a biased view of the fossil fuel industry."
- Supports enhancing school science curriculum by adding engineering practices.
- As a board of education member, opposed social studies standards that "watered down our history and were not age appropriate."
- As a board of education member, created new "energy courses" to help with career development.
- As a board of education member, approved personal financial literacy education.
- Supports maintaining educational standards to develop "well-rounded and patriotic graduates."

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Supports required Texas-specific platform for electronic instructional materials.

- Supports required Texas-specific platform for electronic instructional materials.

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Pam Little

Pam is originally from Bryan-College Station. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. She currently resides in North Texas with her husband, Larry, and has 2 children.

Pam currently works as a co-owner of Ace Fence of Dallas-Fort Worth. She previously worked as a community college instructor, teaching courses in small business management. She also worked in educational publishing as a regional vice president of Houghton Mifflin Publishers.

Pam Little currently represents District 12 on the Texas State Board of Education. She was first elected to this position in 2018 and is seeking reelection for her 4th term.

Believes in fiscal responsibility and "living within one's means."

Supports personal financial literacy education.

As a school board member, she has worked to ensure that school materials are appropriate and align with community values.

As a board of education member, she has worked to ensure that school materials are appropriate and align with community values.

Believes in developing instructional materials that meet state standards and supports improving Texas’ educational system.

As a board of education member, created new energy courses to help with career development.

- Opposes including gender identities in standards and health instructional materials that don't meet the Texas Education Code.
- As a board of education member, implemented phonics-based curriculum standards.
- As a board of education member, returned cursive writing to the school curriculum.
- As a board of education member, updated the dyslexia handbook.
- Opposes "materials that present a biased view of the fossil fuel industry."
- Supports enhancing school science curriculum by adding engineering practices.
- Opposes social studies standards that "watered down our history and were not age appropriate."
- Supports required Texas-specific platform for electronic instructional materials.
- As a board of education member, created new energy courses to help with career development.
- As a board of education member, approved personal financial literacy education.
- Supports maintaining educational standards to develop "well-rounded and patriotic graduates."

Believes in enhancing child wellbeing by developing new energy courses aimed at career development.

Served on the board of the Samaritan Inn, a homeless shelter for families and children, from 2014 to 2020 and as president of the board during that time.

Served on the Allen-Fairview Chamber board from 2012-2015.

Believes in supporting child well-being through community involvement, having volunteered at Caldwell Elementary School from 2010 to 2017.

Served on the Junior League Advisory Board from 2012 to 2014.

Supports initiatives that aim to improve child wellbeing and development.

Believes in supporting child wellbeing, as evidenced by receiving the 2014 RWNCC President’s award for outstanding volunteer of the year for dedicated community service.

Believes in ensuring access to quality education for all students.

Believes in ensuring access to quality education.

Believes education is "the greatest force in our community that allows people to become better citizens and more active participants in their communities."

Supports career and technology courses in schools.

Promises to "continue working to ensure that we deliver the best education possible for students across Texas."

Supports strong leadership on the State Board of Education.

Pam Little is a fifth-generation Texan who was raised in Bryan-College Station and graduated from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. She currently resides in North Texas with her husband, Larry, and is a proud mother of two and grandmother of four.

Pam Little is currently the Vice Chair of the State Board of Education. She has over 25 years of experience working with the SBOE, including roles as a community college instructor and a retired educational publishing executive. She retired as regional vice president of Houghton Mifflin Publishers.

Pam Little has represented District 12 on the State Board of Education since 2019 and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the SBOE. She has run for office multiple times, including campaigns in 2018, 2022, and 2024.

- 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. 