Seats of Change: The Future of School Boards
Seats of Change: The Future of School Boards
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Seats of Change: The Future of School Boards – Explores the crucial role of local governance through the lens of school boards. Through insightful interviews with current and former school board members, researchers, and practitioners, we highlight their experiences campaigning, serving, and driving equity, and reveal how their work at the grassroots level builds the foundation of our democracy. seatsofchange.substack.com
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Centers on themes of local governance, educational equity, and grassroots activism, with episodes that might delve into topics such as the effects of school board decisions on community education and the challenges faced by board members in advocating for equity in schools.
Seats of Change: The Future of School Boards – Explores the crucial role of local governance through the lens of school boards. Through insightful interviews with current and former school board members, researchers, and practitioners, we highlight their experiences campaigning, serving, and driving equity, and reveal how their work at the grassroots level builds the foundation of our democracy.
Join us for a compelling conversation with CT’s Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas, as we explore the essential pillars of a thriving democracy, which impact school boards, candidate pipelines, and elections. This episode goes beyond election-day headlines, diving into voter turnout and reimagining civic education and engagement programs to better inform all community members about how local government works. The Secretary offers candid insights into her own journey in public service, sharing how she navigated the personal challenge of imposter syndrome and offering advice new candidates. Finally, we discuss tangible ways to empower community members in local government, emphasizing that true civic power is found not just at the polls, but in sustained, local engagement and helping every citizen recognize their own capacity to drive change. Tune in for an inspiring look at how to build a more engaged and confident citizenry.
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