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County & School Board Committee Gets Results on Budget
Respect, trust, and teamwork. These three words are taught and lived out every day in our public schools but often get lost in business between school boards and county boards. What can local leaders do to overcome differences, align their prio...
Stronger Networks + Community Collaboration = Opportunities for Students
The best leaders know how to make the right connections and build strong networks in order to get the best results. This is especially true in the work of a school board member, where partnerships mean success for your district and better outco...
Communications as a Cornerstone: Proactive Tips to Avoid Crisis
Are you prepared to respond to a reporter’s phone call about a polarizing post made on your school district’s Facebook page? Does your school board have a plan for communicating with your community about upcoming district budget cuts? How will ...
Hunger Doesn't Take a Summer Break: NC's Summer Nutrition Programs
While many schools take a break for summer, hunger never takes a day off. That is why you’ll find approximately 3,000 meal sites operating in communities across North Carolina during summer breaks. These meal sites serve students over 80,000 me...
“It’s time we stand up and say something”: Success in local public school advocacy
In a time when opinions are polarized, headlines are muddled, and unity seems like a bygone idea, how is anyone supposed to get a persuasive message through to people? When narratives cast public schools as “failing” and families feel that they...
