School Board Partners

?? It’s November—a perfect time to reflect on your impact as a school board member. 4 Things You Might Not Be Doing on Your School Boards… But Should: ? Tips from @auontaianderson: 1?? Collaborate with your colleagues: Teamwork drives success. 2?? Host regular town halls: Don’t wait for your board or district to take the lead—connect directly with your community. 3?? Be accessible: Use multiple platforms to engage and connect with stakeholders. 4?? Have fun: Leadership is serious, but joy fuels sustainable impact. ?? Let’s continue growing, leading, and making a difference for our schools and communities. #SchoolBoard #EducationMatters #Leadership #Impact #ChangeAgents #Governance #SchoolBoardTips

?? How do you communicate when challenges arise? When the pressure is on, how you express yourself can make all the difference. At OCP 2024, attendees discovered transformative tools with the help of Arise Wellness—like channeling frustration into positive mantras that create calm and focus in the moment. ? These are just some of the empowering strategies awaiting members of Cohort 7! If you’re a recently elected school board member, there’s still time to join this incredible journey of growth and leadership. ?? Deadline: November 29th ?? Apply now:https://loom.ly/XifPzIc ?? Invest in yourself. Lead with purpose. Make an impact. #SchoolBoardPartners #Cohort7 #LeadershipDevelopment #WellnessTools #CommunityLeadership #EducationLeadership #OCP2024

At Arise, we’re redefining wellness for leaders in education. By fostering mental well-being and joy—whether through simple practices like staff walks or moments of personal reflection—we empower school board members and district leaders to create lasting, positive change. When our leaders experience these paradigm shifts, they bring wellness into the heart of their communities, setting a foundation for healthier, more supportive schools across the country. When you are a part of School Board Partners, we go beyond policy writing and navigating red tape and align you with resources that help you become mentally equipped to serve your constituency.

Results Are In. Now the Real Work Begins. The presidential election may be over, but across the country, states are charting bold new paths for the future. It’s up to our school board members to help steward our students and parents into this new chapter of America.

Cohort 3 alum, Evetty Satterfield, spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing to elevate student voices—one of the key pillars of Empowered Governance. We couldn’t be prouder to see our alumni leading in impactful ways! ?? Want to learn more about how you can implement Empowered Governance in your own board work? Download our Empowered Governance Framework today! https://loom.ly/PCF5i_0 #EmpoweredGovernance #SBPAlumni #StudentVoices #SchoolBoardPartners

?? Attention school board members and advocates! The School Board Partners Cohort 7 Fellowship is now accepting applications! This fellowship is designed to equip current and newly elected school board members with the skills and support to lead with equity and improve student outcomes. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a powerful network of leaders! ??? Deadline for newly elected members: November 25th Apply today and shape the future of education in your community! ??

#MondayMotivation We are always met with so many different versions of “No” and it’s so refreshing when you can hear ‘Yes’. As you start your week we at School Board Partners hope that you can fellowship with others who can help you say ‘Yes’.

Over 21,000 school board seats are up for election this year — and the fight for our country’s future begins with them. Check out the rest of Ethan’s Op-Ed in Word in Black https://loom.ly/HnCgDIk

School Board Partners is now accepting applications for Cohort 7! We believe in investing in leaders through personalized coaching and support. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! ?? https://loom.ly/fYUJbWA #SchoolBoardPartners #Cohort7 #LeadershipDevelopment

There’s no playbook to being a good school board member. But luckily with School Board Partners we can equip you with the skills, resources and community to be the best school board member you can be.