Campaign website: kimforchange.com
Public email address: kimberly.boswell42357@yahoo.com
Social media: facebook.com/kim4change
Work or campaign office phone number: 469-248-5206
Occupation/main source of income: N/A
Education (include all degrees): Doctorate in public policy and administration; master of public policy and education; master of social work; bachelor of elementary education.
Highlights of current civic involvement/accomplishment: Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Highlights of past civic involvement/accomplishment: N/A
Previous public offices sought or held: N/A
How much funding have you raised for your campaign?
At this stage, my campaign is focused on building grassroots support, hearing from voters and building a campaign rooted in relationships and shared values. Fundraising efforts are now underway as I continue to work to prioritize direct community engagement as the foundation of this campaign.
Who are your top three contributors?
N/A
Have you ever been arrested or involved in any criminal proceedings? If so, please explain: No
Have you ever been involved in any civil lawsuits or declared personal or professional bankruptcy? If so, please explain:Â
No
Why are you running for a seat on the State Board of Education, and what qualifies you for this role?
I have spent my career in Texas public schools and have seen firsthand how state-level decisions shape what happens in classrooms every day. As an educator and school leader for more than 27 years, including serving as a principal, I understand the challenges teachers, students and families face and the importance of thoughtful, well-informed policy. I am committed to leadership that advocates for strong public schools, understands the needs of educators, values local voices and keeps students at the center of every decision. My experience allows me to bring a practical, student-centered perspective to decisions about curriculum, instructional materials and accountability, with a commitment to strengthening public education for all Texas students.
If elected, what would be your top three priorities for the State Board of Education?
Prioritize a strong, well-supported public education system in which funding is equitable and intentionally designed to serve all Texas students.
Support high-quality instructional programming that is developmentally appropriate, rigorous, student-centered and aligned to state standards adopted by the Texas State Board of Education and implemented by the Texas Education Agency.
Advocate for a thoughtful reexamination of the accountability system, reducing overreliance on assessments and ensuring consistent, fair and equitable oversight statewide.
Texas lags many peer states in early reading proficiency. What specific steps should the state take to ensure all children can read at grade level by third grade?
To ensure all Texas students can read by third grade, the state should implement a focused, evidence-based literacy approach that provides explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension from pre-K through second grade.
What is the biggest challenge facing students or educators in your district right now, and how should the State Board address it?
School personnel, like many across Texas, are managing expanded roles amid persistent staffing shortages. Addressing teacher and leader burnout requires reducing unnecessary mandates, reexamining rigid accountability measures and ensuring educators have the time, support, and resources needed to focus on high-quality instruction and student success.
What role should public charter schools and other school choice measures play in Texas’ public education system?
Charter schools and school choice measures are part of the broader public education landscape and can offer families additional options. However, state and local conversations should focus on ensuring that charter schools and choice programs are held to comparable standards of accountability, transparency and student outcomes as traditional public schools. The goal is a strong, cohesive and equitable public education system that provides meaningful learning options in service to all students.
There has been ongoing debate over books and classroom materials in Texas schools. What principles should guide decisions about what materials are appropriate, and who should have final authority?
Decisions about instructional materials should be developmentally appropriate and guided by alignment to state standards and evidence-based practices. Materials must be accessible to all learners and promote critical thinking and meaningful classroom experiences. While state standards are adopted by the Texas State Board of Education and implemented by the Texas Education Agency, local communities should have a voice in instructional materials and the books available in school libraries.
How should Texas schools teach difficult aspects of U.S. history, including slavery and racial discrimination, in a way that is age-appropriate and educationally sound?
Texas schools should teach difficult aspects of U.S. history, including slavery and racial discrimination, in a truthful, fact-based and developmentally appropriate manner. Instruction should be grounded in state standards, historical accuracy and sound pedagogy, helping students understand context, causes and impact without assigning blame or promoting ideology. As students progress into higher grade levels, instruction should deepen to include critical analysis, multiple perspectives and civic reflection, building knowledge, empathy and strong critical-thinking skills.
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