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Thoughts about school board leadership from our staff, fellows and partners.
A First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship Supports Black and Latina Women to Run For School Boards, Drive Local Policy Change
January 9, 2024
New Resource: Unique School Board Governance Model and Policy Toolkit from School Board Partners
November 15, 2023
Carrie Douglass Selected as One of Nation's Outstanding Rising Leaders
October 18, 2023
Jonathon Dworkin
Oregon School Board Member Carrie Douglass was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders) Read More About Carrie Douglass Selected as One of Nation's Outstanding Rising Leaders
Ethan Ashley Selected as One of Nation's Outstanding Rising Leaders
October 18, 2023
Jonathon Dworkin
Today, New Orleans School Board Member Ethan Ashley was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL Read More About Ethan Ashley Selected as One of Nation's Outstanding Rising Leaders
School Board Partners Announces the 5th Cohort of Their Competitive Fellowship for Elected School Board Members
January 10, 2023
School Board Partners
School Board Partners is proud to announce its fifth cohort. 65 elected school board members have been selected to participate in the competitive one-year fellowship Read More About School Board Partners Announces the 5th Cohort of Their Competitive Fellowship for Elected School Board Members
The Great Resignation
October 28, 2022
Ethan Ashley
High turnover can be particularly problematic for organizations committed to advancing social justice and structural change. Read More About The Great Resignation
Late Nights. Life Decisions.
September 30, 2022
Ethan Ashley
Now, in the dark of night, at 9 pm, I can finally be school board member Ethan Ashley. Only after, I am husband and father, Ethan Ashley, and my wife and children all sleep soundly in their beds. Read More About Late Nights. Life Decisions.
Three Things School Boards Should Do for Student Discipline
August 8, 2022
School Board Partners
As a former teacher and school leader, I strongly believe that site-based autonomy can empower educators to improve student outcomes. Read More About Three Things School Boards Should Do for Student Discipline