Emily Jones wins Alabama education board seat

Emily Jones won a seat on the Alabama State Board of Education and pledged to pursue academic reforms.

The result

Jones’ victory puts her on the state board, which oversees public education policy in Alabama. The development changes the board’s membership and gives Jones a role in future discussions and decisions involving the state’s schools.

Her stated focus

Jones said she plans to seek academic reforms. Her pledge identifies education improvement as a focus of her service on the board.

What comes next

The board’s future work will show how Jones approaches that pledge. Public meetings, board actions and any formal proposals will provide the next steps in the process.

Jones’ election adds a new voice to the Alabama State Board of Education as it considers academic policy. Her term will include opportunities to raise, discuss and vote on matters that come before the board.