5 steps to influencing the school board
It may be time to go to a school board meeting. Here's how to work with your local school board — the people who can make or break your child’s education.
What every parent needs to know about their school board
With all the attention focused on school boards, do you know what your school board actually does? Learn what to look for and questions to ask.
What does the school board do?
The school board sets the vision for the school district and the decisions they make at their monthly meetings make a difference for your school.
Mom gets involved and then brings in other parents
Getting Involved: Tanyit Arellanos organized volunteers to help supervise students and encouraged Latino parents to become involved at school.
How one mom helped create a school garden
Getting Involved: Chris Leishman worked hard to get a learning garden up and running at her school.
How one mom helped a struggling library
Getting Involved: Carolyn Gencarella rejuvenated her school's library and found volunteers to assist teachers with their classes in the library.
How one mom brought the PTA to life
Getting Involved: Teresa Maxwell rejuvenated her school's PTA by recruiting new parents to join.
From our readers: getting working parents involved
Working parents tell how they get involved and offer suggestions so that schools and parent groups can help them stay involved.
What makes a great school board member?
What makes a school board effective? Learn what qualities to look for in a successful school board member.
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