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Thoughts about school board leadership from our staff, fellows and partners.
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
Six Actions School Boards Can Take for More Inclusive and Affirming Education Environments for LGBTQ+ Students and Staff
June 28, 2022
Jasmine Wilder
Here at School Board Partners, we are proud to support school board members across the country who identify as LGBTQ+. Read More About Six Actions School Boards Can Take for More Inclusive and Affirming Education Environments for LGBTQ+ Students and Staff
Opinion: Earth Day is Over, But There's a Lot More Schools Can Do to Address Climate Change
May 29, 2022
School Board Partners
Last month, schools across the country celebrated Earth Day, many bringing children and families together to clean parks and plant trees. Read More About Opinion: Earth Day is Over, But There's a Lot More Schools Can Do to Address Climate Change
Why Your Superintendent Evaluation Matters - and How You Can Help
April 20, 2022
Ethan Ashley
As a consultant and policy advisor for school board members across the country, I have a unique perspective on how the actions of school boards – or lack thereof – are impacting the quality of our public education systems. Read More About Why Your Superintendent Evaluation Matters - and How You Can Help
Big Budgets and Touch Decisions. How $100,000 Will Expand Training for School Board Members
March 29, 2022
School Board Partners
Orleans Parish School Board member Ethan Ashley has received a $100,000 grant to expand his nonprofit Read More About Big Budgets and Touch Decisions. How $100,000 Will Expand Training for School Board Members
What Happens When Our School Boards Aren't Governing?
March 3, 2022
School Board Partners
I have the unique opportunity to coach and mentor school board members across the country through School Board Partners Read More About What Happens When Our School Boards Aren't Governing?