The Purple Zone
Hosted by Alexis Morgan, The Purple Zone explores how governance, public institutions, community, and history shape the places we call home.
Through conversations, storytelling, and policy analysis, the podcast connects local experiences to larger civic and political currents--from education, healthcare, and governance to culture, identity, and institutional change.
Rooted in Idaho but reaching far beyond it, The Purple Zone is less about hot takes and more about understanding how communities evolve, how decisions shape everyday life, and what it means to participate in civic life together.
Alexis Morgan is a PhD candidate in public policy and administration, longtime community participant, advocate, and civic storyteller.
The Purple Zone
HOW to Select the Right School Board Members: The Influence of Your Vote on Public Education
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In this episode, Alexis delves into the critical importance of school board members and emphasizes why your vote truly matters. Here are the major points covered:
- The value of your vote in local elections, specifically school board elections, and how it affects your community.
- The pivotal role school board members play in defining the student experience, student outcomes, and the experience of school staff members.
- A detailed look at the attributes that make a candidate an effective school board member.
- The timely relevance of the topic with the November elections around the corner nationwide.
- A deep-dive into the connection between voters and student experiences, shedding light on the often overlooked influence of the community in shaping the education system.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the structure of the education system's governing bodies across different states. Idaho is used as a case study.
Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge you need before casting your vote.
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Link to Idaho Ed News diagram of how traditional public schools are governed:https://www.idahoednews.org/features/spelling-it-out/spelling-it-out-how-traditional-public-schools-are-governed/
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