As of 2010, Christianity was by far the worldâs largest religion, with an estimated 2.2 billion adherents, nearly a third (31%) of all 6.9 billion people on Earth. Islam was second, with 1.6 billion adherents, or 23% of the global population. If current demographic trends continue, however, Islam will nearly catch up by the middle of the 21st century. Between 2010 and 2050, the worldâs total population is expected to rise to 9.3 billion, a 35% increase.
The major role of a school board of governors or management committee is to ensure the effective and accountable use of resources in the provision of public or private education. Typically, when this major role is expanded the following components may need to be included:
In other words, the board oversees the education of students and is responsible for school district operations, but does not directly run the district s day-to-day operations.chool boards are seeking men and women who find excitement and satisfaction in confronting tough challenges and working collegially to overcome them. The board of education is a uniquely American institution. It keeps the country's public schools flexible and responsive to the needs of their local communities.