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Judith Pritchett

Democratic · MI · Member, Michigan State Board of Education

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Judith Pritchett is a retired Macomb County school superintendent and chief academic officer with a Ph.D. in educational leadership. Her priorities are supporting classroom teachers and building strong reading skills.

Where Judith Pritchett stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Education Quality (6 records), Civil Rights (1 record)

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (1 record)

Track record

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose

  • Moved a State Board resolution urging more school mental health and safety funding and stronger gun safety laws.

    March 14, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: michigan.gov

    Also on this bill

    • April 9, 2024 · Voted for another State Board resolution calling for financial transparency at charter schools. (Supports Public Education Quality)
    • December 13, 2022 · Voted for a State Board resolution seeking more financial transparency from charter school management organizations. (Supports Public Education Quality)
    • June 9, 2020 · Helped draft and moved a State Board resolution opposing racism and seeking more equitable schools for Black children. (Supports Civil Rights)

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 6 support

  • Voted for another State Board resolution calling for financial transparency at charter schools.

    April 9, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

    Also on this bill

    • March 14, 2023 · Moved a State Board resolution urging more school mental health and safety funding and stronger gun safety laws. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • December 13, 2022 · Voted for a State Board resolution seeking more financial transparency from charter school management organizations. (Supports Public Education Quality)
    • June 9, 2020 · Helped draft and moved a State Board resolution opposing racism and seeking more equitable schools for Black children. (Supports Civil Rights)

  • Voted for a resolution asking lawmakers to guarantee credit-bearing education for youth in foster care and juvenile justice facilities, helping them earn high school diplomas and pursue further education.

    December 13, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Voted for a State Board resolution seeking more financial transparency from charter school management organizations.

    December 13, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

    Also on this bill

    • April 9, 2024 · Voted for another State Board resolution calling for financial transparency at charter schools. (Supports Public Education Quality)
    • March 14, 2023 · Moved a State Board resolution urging more school mental health and safety funding and stronger gun safety laws. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • June 9, 2020 · Helped draft and moved a State Board resolution opposing racism and seeking more equitable schools for Black children. (Supports Civil Rights)

  • Voted to approve Michigan's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten.

    November 15, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Voted for the board resolution supporting a basic right to education in the Gary B. Detroit schools case and opposing a rehearing request.

    May 12, 2020Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Voted for a State Board statement supporting a full range of Michigan Merit Curriculum options.

    June 11, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: michigan.gov

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support

  • Helped draft and moved a State Board resolution opposing racism and seeking more equitable schools for Black children.

    June 9, 2020Supports Civil Rights

    Source: michigan.gov

    Also on this bill

    • April 9, 2024 · Voted for another State Board resolution calling for financial transparency at charter schools. (Supports Public Education Quality)
    • March 14, 2023 · Moved a State Board resolution urging more school mental health and safety funding and stronger gun safety laws. (Opposes Government Spending Reduction)
    • December 13, 2022 · Voted for a State Board resolution seeking more financial transparency from charter school management organizations. (Supports Public Education Quality)

Track record — General

General · 6 records

  • Joined a bipartisan State Board committee examining special education services for students with disabilities.

    June 9, 2026

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Received the Michigan Democratic Party endorsement for Michigan State Board of Education.

    April 19, 2026

    Source: michigandems.com

  • Moved to offer Glenn Maleyko the Michigan state superintendent position; the board approved the offer.

    August 26, 2025

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Was reelected secretary of the Michigan State Board of Education.

    January 14, 2025

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Voted for a resolution urging a waiver of state tests and related school accountability measures during the pandemic.

    March 9, 2021

    Source: michigan.gov

  • Voted to keep Benton Harbor Area Schools intact and avoid school closures without meaningful discussion with all stakeholders.

    June 11, 2019

    Source: michigan.gov

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