The review of the religious titles took eight months in Davis School District, which previously took heat for banning the Bible before later reversing that decision.

The teaching profession got much more attention than school safety did in the "State of the State" addresses delivered by governors so far this year. And early learning was a far more frequent topic than the culture wars.

The books include best sellers "The Kite Runner'' and "The Handmaid's Tale." Many on the list are young adult novels with minority, gay, lesbian or transgender characters.

Support for public schools means more than just funding. A new ranking also considers vouchers, curriculum restrictions and other factors.