School Boards
Families & the Community
Video
How Parents Engage With Their Local School Boards
Through seats on the board, positions in their PTA, and as individuals, parents can engage with their school boards in a number of ways.
States
More States Consider Partisan School Board Races as Education Debates Intensify
Most states don't allow party labels in school board races. With education debates cleaving down party lines, there's a push to change that.
Law & Courts
Can School Board Members Block Parents on Social Media? Supreme Court to Decide
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from board members who blocked 'unreasonable,' repetitious posts from parents on social media pages.
School Climate & Safety
After Threats and Unruly Meetings, School Boards Invest in Security
Many districts have decided to make metal detectors, security guards or police, and mandatory bag checks a permanent feature of board meetings.
School & District Management
Superintendent Evaluations Are Murky, Incomplete, Unfocused. Here's Why That Matters
More than half of superintendents said in a recent survey that their contracts don't specify clear objectives for their annual reviews.
Families & the Community
Video
These Moms Ran for Their Local School Board and Won. Here’s What They've Learned
After their district brought on a new superintendent, these Michigan moms decided to run for their local school board, and they won.
School & District Management
Opinion
How to Build a More Effective School Board
Board members are well-intentioned, but they've been mis-trained into focusing on adult inputs rather than student needs.
School & District Management
3 Things That Keep Superintendents in Their Jobs
Two experienced leaders say strong relationships with the community and school board make all the difference.
School & District Management
3 Tips to Build Trust Between School Boards and the Public
Here's how school boards can improve ways of interacting with parents and the community.
School & District Management
School Boards Are Limiting Public Comment. Will That Erode Trust?
School boards walk a fine line when they restrict public comment policies in a divisive political climate.
School & District Management
Opinion
The Big Problem With Who Runs for School Boards—and How to Fix It
Serving on a board is far too punishing for young parents, writes a current member.
School & District Management
Opinion
Searching for Common Ground: How Education Leaders Can Navigate Divisiveness
Being a school board member used to be this anonymous job, but suddenly, the position is at the fulcrum of a lot of controversy.
School Climate & Safety
How a Virginia District ‘Failed at Every Juncture’ to Prevent Sexual Assault
The grand jury’s devastating report is a must-read for district superintendents on how systems fall apart.
School & District Management
How to Recruit and Retain School Board Members of Color
Pay, staffing, and support are key ingredients to persuade people of color to run for their local school board, experts say.