Empowering School Board Leaders to Drive Real Change
School Board Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming education in America by supporting, connecting and re-electing representative, student-focused school board members across the country to lead with courage, competence, and impact.
The heart and soul of School Board Partners is YOU. While we provide resources, support and training, the biggest value often comes from being in community with other representative leaders who are motivated to break down barriers and help all students thrive.
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How to Engage in Our School Board Community
We’re here to support you on your school board journey. Learn more about each of our programs below.
Apply to Our Fellowship
Join a yearlong program for school board members focused on skills, mindset, and leadership.
Attend Our Conference
Join a national community of school board leaders to exchange tools, strategies, and inspiration.
Become a Member
Join a network of change agents
Gain access to tools, training, and shared expertise.
Lead with Policy
Shape governance practices that build accountability, and reduce harm.
Access Consulting
Get coaching to implement our Empowered Governance framework and address challenges in your district.
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.”
— Margaret Mead
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Empowered Governance
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Introducing Cohort 7
Congrats to our latest members!
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Why This, Why Now?
Across the country, our public education system is failing kids — mostly kids from disadvantaged backgrounds — at a rate that threatens the future of our workforce, global competitiveness and long-term economic viability. In the education ecosystem, elected school boards have an outsize effect on policy decisions, yet receive undersized attention from those focusing on changing outcomes for kids. This results in school boards where potential leaders, who are oftentimes volunteers or poorly paid, lack the necessary resources and training, which allows calcified and oppressive policies to stay in place.
Unlock Your Impact. Join Our Community.
Our members drive change in school board governance and equity in education. Gain access to tools, training, and a powerful network of changemakers.
