Candidate for Utah State Board of Education - District 7 in 2026 Utah General Election.
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Get StartedInnovative approaches to measuring student success that go beyond standardized testing and look at the whole learner. Learn more
James will work to restore a culture of genuine collaboration between elected Board members and USBE staff — one built on trust, not micromanagement. When staff bring forward research-based recommendations, the Board should engage with them seriously, not dismiss them because they don't fit a political agenda. Learn more
James will work to shift that culture back toward empowerment. That means listening to teachers, defending their professional autonomy, and making sure the Board's decisions reflect what educators in the field actually need. Learn more
James will advocate for the resources, staffing, and policy conditions that allow schools to do their best work at every level -- from early childhood programs that set kids up for success, to middle school supports that keep students engaged, to high school pathways that open real doors. Learn more
Prioritizing: Social and emotional learning and restorative practices in schools Mental health resources and support. Learn more
Early childhood education and full investment in Pre-K. Learn more
As a Board member, James will push back against budget cuts and policy decisions that treat arts programming as expendable. Music, theatre, visual arts, and dance belong in every Utah school, Pre-K through 12th grade. Full stop. Learn more
James believes deeply in the promise of public education and will oppose any policy that diverts resources, attention, or public trust away from our public schools. Learn more
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