The Purple Zone
Welcome to The Purple Zone (formerly Our Kids Our Schools).
Bridging the Gap between Public Policy, Practice & People.
The Purple Zone explores what it really means to align how we govern, how we educate, and how we show up for our communities.
Hosted by Alexis — a PhD student in public policy and administration, and longtime educator and advocate for kids, communities, and the systems that shape our lives. This podcast connects the dots between policy and practice, without the politics or platitudes.
It’s about naming what often goes unsaid — and making space for a more honest, human approach to systems that impact all of us.
How systems shape our communities, from policy on paper to action in practice. + Thinking Out Loud as a PhD Student
The Purple Zone
HOW to Select the Right School Board Members: The Influence of Your Vote on Public Education
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.
Connect with Alexis on Instagram @the.alexis.morgan
Check out her website: https://www.thealexismorgan.com/
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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