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Abigail Gray has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from LeTourneau University, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction design from the University of Texas at Tyler, and is pursuing at master's in public affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.

Abigail is experienced in classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and curriculum design.

Abigail Gray's campaign for Texas State Board of Education Member, District 5, Democratic Primary is her first entry into politics.

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Abigail's campaign for Texas State Board of Education Member, District 5, Democratic Primary is her first entry into politics.

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Promises to "thoroughly vet and approve high quality instructional materials."

Wants to fight for academic standards "backed by experts, not ideology."

Supports moving away from test-focused instruction to "focus on the needs of all students."

Advocates standards that teach civic discourse and tolerance because "students need to learn the best ways to communicate disagreements and have productive conversations, as well as respect the differences of others."

- Promises to "thoroughly vet and approve high quality instructional materials."
- Wants to fight for academic standards "backed by experts, not ideology."
- Supports moving away from test-focused instruction to "focus on the needs of all students."
- Advocates standards that teach civic discourse and tolerance because "students need to learn the best ways to communicate disagreements and have productive conversations, as well as respect the differences of others."

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As of January 22, 2026, Abigail Gray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Thinks public schools need to be "adequately prepared" to instruct students whose primary language is not English.

- Thinks public schools need to be "adequately prepared" to instruct students whose primary language is not English.

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Abigail Gray

- 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.