As the Nov. 5, 2024, election approaches, various candidates across the United States are vying for positions on school boards, highlighting diverse priorities and challenges. In North Carolina, candidates emphasize academic improvement in Wake County with strategies like reducing absenteeism and implementing classical teaching methods, while also addressing federal Title IX regulations on transgender students. In West Lafayette, candidates aim to maintain academic excellence and tackle facility backlogs amid changing diploma requirements. The Point Pleasant School Board election sees candidates focusing on mental health and educational inclusivity. Meanwhile, in Austin, Fernando Lucas de Urioste leads the at-large District 8 race in campaign contributions, supported notably by Education Austin and family members.