Podcasts about school boards

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STANDS, the Student Team for Awareness, Neutrality and District Safety will serve as a bridge between the student body and the Board of Trustees.KVMR News correspondent April Glaser spoke with UC Merced's Dr. Safeeq Khan to learn what the lower than average Sierra snowpack means for foothill communities in 2026.

Greg Retchless, known for his work in education and the culinary industry, has been appointed to fill the Washougal School Board District 1 seat. The board and Superintendent Aaron Hansen cite his expertise in skilled trades and community ties as key assets. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/local-students-may-see-expanded-career-pathways-after-new-board-appointment/ #Washougal #GregRetchless #SchoolBoard #Education #SkilledTrades #ClarkCounty #CareerPathways #CascadiaTechnicalAcademy #LocalNews #Community

Rob Perkins will assume board president duties after Jacqueline Weatherspoon's resignation from District 4. Evergreen Public Schools is accepting applications for the spot, which will be filled by appointment until the next general election. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/evergreen-public-schools-board-of-directors-seeks-candidates-to-fill-district-4-position/ #Vancouver #EvergreenPublicSchools #SchoolBoard #CommunityNews #Education

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Overnight tornado warning affected Yell, Pope counties; Morrilton Community Alliance looking to restart; fundraiser for Morrilton Police Officer Kris Wilson brings in $40K; School Board hears results of ATLAS assessment, approves retirements and resignations; Flowers recognized for local tourism efforts at Tri-Peaks banquet; Morrilton, Nemo Vista softball teams get wins; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Ed, Katy, and PJ announce the retirement of Ed as Superintendent, the appointment of Katy to serve as the next Superintendent for the Monmouth-Roseville School District, plus discuss the students and staff involvement with the Polar Plunge, wrestling, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Once again, Illinois lawmakers are weighing whether to allow school districts to pay board members. Remember, Chicagoans will elect the entire CPS school board in November for the first time. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea weigh in on the debate. Plus, the entire City Cast Chicago team joins to discuss the Portillo's national expansion and Simone's first-ever visit to the beloved franchise. Good News: Early Voting at Chicago Universities Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

School boards across California are giving their members raises, which might sound strange at a time when teachers here are striking for better pay. It's thanks to a new law that gives board members their first opportunity for a major pay increase in 40 years. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS A man who was recently released from custody at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center has died. Immigrant rights advocates say this is the second death connected to the facility in two weeks. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Newport School Board, Melissa Mitchler is here as we talk about the school vote today, the budget vote, the reality of what had to be cut from the school next year and more.

Anna O'Hara is running for school board in Newport.  We talked about why she is running, her civic involvement, why school board, reaching people thru social media and more.

The City of Soledad and County of Monterey celebrate the opening of a transitional housing facility for people who were living by the Salinas River. Plus, the Soquel Union Elementary School District board of trustees approves layoffs of 17 staff.

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On this week's episode Scott Lewis and Jakob McWhinney sit down with San Diego Unified School Board members Cody Petterson and Shana Hazan. They talk about the current challenges facing San Diego schools, declining enrollment, budget issues, and how they want to make San Diego schools succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 with Hillary Clinton's reaction to Congressman Burleson's earlier commentary, highlighting her combative style and 2016 debate reflections. The Queen of Hearts drawing engages listeners while raising funds for St. Louis first responders. Missouri Senator Ben Brown joins to discuss the Save Missouri Act, emphasizing voter verification and electoral security ahead of November elections. School board candidates Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski explain their campaigns, focusing on parental rights, curriculum oversight, and fiscal responsibility in Francis Howell. The hour concludes with local interest stories, including Girl Scouts selling cookies outside a cannabis dispensary, a deep dive into the Federal Reserve's St. Louis history with Sue Thomas, and a nod to a community fish fry event. Hashtags: #HillaryClinton #QueenOfHearts #SaveMissouriAct #BenBrown #SchoolBoardElections #FrancisHowell #FederalReserve #LocalEvents #CommunityEngagement

Marc Cox interviews school board candidates Lauren Greenwood and David Jaworski about their campaign for the Francis Howell School District. Greenwood emphasizes parental rights, opposing gender ideology in classrooms, and fiscal responsibility following costly overruns. Jaworski highlights concerns over curriculum quality, digital learning programs, and social-emotional initiatives, stressing the need for public awareness and long-term board strategy. Both discuss low voter turnout and urge parents and taxpayers to participate in the April election to restore common-sense governance. Hashtags: #FrancisHowell #SchoolBoardElection #LaurenGreenwood #DavidJaworski #ParentalRights #EducationPolicy #VoterEngagement

Today... The Montrose school board is delaying its choice of a new law firm, while board member Tiffany Vincent says concerns about Brad Miller’s controversial firm are overblown because, in her view, Montrose would not pursue the kinds of actions that caused legal fights in other districts. And later... A local trail worker and mountain bike volunteer was seriously injured after an escaped cow charged him in a park, leaving him in intensive care with multiple fractures and a collapsed lung.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/06/26: Joel Heitkamp is taking vacation, and has DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, filling in as host of "News and Views." He's joined by Jennifer Benson, former Fargo Public School Board member, second vice chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, and the executive director of American Experiment North Dakota. She joins Jamie to talk about public schools and her campaign for the North Dakota Legislature. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Harry Enton of CNN says Republicans love Trump | Two big county executive races coming up Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ What’s going on in the mind of the American voter 20:35 SEGMENT 2: Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com 34:09 SEGMENT 3: Will the mint make a $2.50 coin? || America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane || Pizza Hut going back to vintage designs https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Harry Enton of CNN says Republicans love Trump | Two big county executive races coming up Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ What’s going on in the mind of the American voter 20:35 SEGMENT 2: Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com 34:09 SEGMENT 3: Will the mint make a $2.50 coin? || America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane || Pizza Hut going back to vintage designs https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Marc Pratte, candidate for Fort Zumwalt School Board || TOPIC: His campaign for Fort Zumwalt School Board || Parent of two in the Fort Zumwalt East community || 16 year resident of St. Peters || 21 year professional, experience leading both training and development departments || Service resume includes Eagle Scout, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CYC coach and Parish volunteerpratteforzumwalt.com https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When parents in a small Wisconsin town discovered that male students are allowed to use girls' bathrooms at their local high school, they didn't stay silent. This week on Freedom to Learn, Cory Brewer of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) unpacks what's happening in New Richmond, and why this fight is about […]

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:We learn how MMSD is fine-tuning its support for students with IEPs,Explain what would change if Wisconsin legislators finally agree to pass Erin's Law,Meet a county board candidate who wants to lower child care costs for working families,Hear a UW-Madison political scientist's predictions for the 2026 midterms,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1967,And much more.

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The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – A Utah State School Board member urges parents to withdraw their children from public schools, citing dysfunction, ideological indoctrination, and declining academic performance. The discussion explores why the system continues to fail and argues that classical education, moral formation, and engaged parents offer a path toward restoring meaningful learning for future generations...

From Monday night, February 2nd -- there's also a video recording if you prefer. I mainly wanted to get some clean audio out in public.Here are campaign websites for residents to visit -- in seating order, left to right, on Monday night:Heather BirkLiz Heimerl-RollandTodd KoehlerMelissa LamersChris MerkerDan StemperJason WautierLynne Woehrle

"We, the people we can definitely keep the pressure on, not only on our lawmakers, our governors, our mayors, our senators, our Congress people. We have to keep reminding them that we care about these issues…There's a real key also to the future reimagining, asking companies to reimagine themselves as energy companies, not oil companies or gas companies, but energy companies. So all of these pressure points are incredibly important. We all have favorite stores, favorite brands that we shop on. If you love Walmart writing to the customer services and to the president of Walmart saying, 'Hey, get those solar panels on all of our Walmart stores. We want to do our part. They care. They care about consumer response. It's important to say that you care. You want them to care." Dominique Browning on Electric Ladies Podcast This Women's History Month 2026, it's critical that all our elected officials at all levels know that we care about climate change, clean air, clean water and protecting the environment. That pressure is what makes them pass legislation that addresses these issues. How? Listen to Dominique Browning, Founder and head of Mom's Clean Air Force, who is also a Vice President at the Environmental Defense Fund, in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson.   You'll hear about: ●        How to pressure your Mayor, Senators, Congresspeople, state legislators, governors, the head of the EPA, the president, and even your School Board members to pass legislation to address the climate crisis and protect our clean air, clean water and environment. ●        How states and cities are leveraging Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure Act funding and incentives, still, for a range of clean energy and climate solutions, such as electric school buses and solar panels. ●        How important it is to show gratitude when elected officials do the right thing. ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   "Just say yes, say yes to everybody who wanted you to do a project or consult on something or talk about something, meet, brainstorm, et cetera. And slowly but surely, I started building up a network of people who were interested in the same things I was interested in…Another piece of advice I got …(was) 'you got to go with the love.'…Over time, I began to see that what she was talking about was think about what you love, what you're passionate about, and what you can do… And that's very motivating, especially when things are difficult." Dominique Browning on Electric Ladies Podcast Subscribe to Joan's weekly newsletter here to stay abreast of episodes, trends, career advice, and events where Joan is speaking. You'll also like: ·       How to Talk About Climate In A Polarized Culture -- with Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., Climate Scientist, Chief Science Officer at The Nature Conservancy & Professor, Texas Tech University ·       The Politics of Climate & Energy – with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Co-Chair, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus ·       How to Rebuild Cities After Disaster  – with Majora Carter, Urban Development Expert ·       How Design & Technology Are Redesigning Cities – Nikki Greenberg, Real Estate of the Future, live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 ·       Unique Practical Climate Solutions For Cities – Joan's panel at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blogs, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

In this special episode of VSBA: School Board News, host Gina Patterson is joined by Stacie Reiter and Samantha Baker from Sodexo to celebrate VSBA Equity in Education Month. They discuss how Sodexo supports equitable learning environments through school nutrition, facilities management, and community partnerships, sharing real-world examples of how schools can remove barriers and ensure all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

In this special episode of the VSBA: School Board News Podcast, host Gina Patterson is joined by Task Force Co-Chairs Douglas Brown and Dr. Jason Van Heukelum to recognize VSBA Equity in Education Month. They discuss the importance of advancing equity across Virginia, share local examples of impact, and offer practical ways school divisions can support students facing barriers to success. A special thank you to Sodexo for sponsoring VSBA's 2026 Equity in Education Month.

Sometimes autism parenting feels like you're making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. School. Therapies. Doctors. The constant “what if.” The pressure to pick the perfect path and never regret it.In this episode, Larah sits down with her friend Nicole (mom of six boys) to talk about what it looks like to advocate for your autistic child without losing your peace or your witness.Nicole shares what led her to speak at a school board meeting, how she prepared, and what anchored her in the room: identity in Christ. They talk about decision-making through a gospel lens, why boldness doesn't have to be loud, and how to walk forward in freedom when you can only see one step at a time.Inside the episode: How to advocate without yelling, spiraling, or burning bridges Why behavior change can't come first (it has to start at the root) Making school/therapy decisions with prayer, wisdom, and margin “Lamp, not flashlight” faith for moms who want clarity now The freedom to pivot when something stops workingIf you're tired of carrying the weight of every decision like it's forever… this one will exhale for you.Find Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_cattelona/How to Advocate & Stay Christian - https://amzn.to/40yaEme

WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Rachel Keith dig into our recent candidates forum for the New Hanover County school board. Five Republicans and six Democrats are running for four seats in each party.

Rutherford County schools faced a sudden transportation crisis this week after a private contractor lost liability insurance for 40 buses, leaving thousands of students in l

The February 26, 2026, broadcast opens with Hour 1, as Marc Cox recounts his White House visit, ICE cooperation issues, and the surreal Portland Frog Brigade protests, closing with an airport confrontation over immigration activism. Hour 2 covers Cox's safe return from D.C., the Save America Act, John Thune's strategy, Cardinals baseball insights from Tom Ackerman, and a rapid-fire “In Other News” segment. Hour 3 dives into Hillary Clinton's closed-door testimony on the Epstein probe, Jim Talent's analysis of Trump's Middle East strategy, Fort Zumwalt school board elections with Mark Pratt, and a Kim on a Whim discussion on vaccine policy. Hour 4 captures live D.C. reporting around the State of the Union, Shannon Bream's insider perspective on immigration enforcement and congressional behavior, Griff Jenkins' New York blizzard coverage, and commentary on a controversial Fresno city council candidate, along with previews of travel events. Across all hours, Cox blends politics, personal anecdotes, and local interest, delivering context-rich insights with a clear on-the-ground perspective. Hashtags: #StateOfTheUnion #WhiteHouseRecap #ICE #PortlandFrogBrigade #SaveAmericaAct #JohnThune #TomAckerman #ClintonTestimony #JimTalent #MiddleEast #FortZumwalt #SchoolBoard #ShannonBream #GriffJenkins #FresnoPolitics #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc Cox interviews Mark Pratt, a candidate for the Fort Zumwalt School Board, on the importance of spring elections and engaging low-turnout communities. Pratt discusses his platform prioritizing parental input, transparency, and fiscal responsibility while addressing curriculum oversight, administrative salaries, and local school policies. He emphasizes the need for door-to-door outreach and voter mobilization to counter low participation rates, citing practical examples from his campaign and strategies for informing constituents about critical district issues. Hashtags: #MarkPratt #FortZumwalt #SchoolBoard #LocalElections #VoterTurnout #Curriculum #MarcCox #Education #Politics

Marc Cox covers a wide-ranging hour starting with Hillary Clinton's closed-door testimony in the Epstein probe, revisiting Bill Clinton's past controversies, and analyzing the political theater around Congress and the media. Former Senator Jim Talent joins to discuss the potential for conflict with Iran, evaluate Trump's State of the Union, and critique Democratic responses. The hour shifts to local politics with Mark Pratt detailing school board campaigns, curriculum transparency, and strategies to increase voter turnout. Kim on a Whim closes the hour focusing on environmental health, vaccine oversight, and chemical exposure risks affecting children, aligning with the Maha movement. Hashtags: #ClintonTestimony #TrumpSOTU #JimTalent #SchoolBoardElections #MarkPratt #KimOnAWhim #EnvironmentalHealth #MarcCox

On this episode, we're joined by Carolyn Jons, a longtime Ames school board member and influential leader in public education. Recently honored by the Iowa Association of School Boards, Carolyn reflects on her roots in Ames, her decades of leadership, and what strong school governance means for the future of public education.

Iberia Parish School Board Superintendent Heath Hulin joins the Breakfast Club on Thursday mornings at 6:40 following School Board meetings.

Virginia Beach reported the highest use of student seclusions in the state. A new policy limits the controversial practice for children in crisis.

On this episode of American Potential, host David Fromm sits down with Pennsylvania activist Angelina Banks to talk about taking that “one small step” into civic engagement—and how it changed her life. What started as frustration over local school board decisions turned into a journey through party politics, running for office, serving as a committee person, and even representing her county at the Republican National Convention. Angelina shares how moving back to Pennsylvania opened her eyes to the impact of public policy, why local government matters more than most people realize, and how just a handful of phone calls or voices can influence elected officials. She talks candidly about the costs of speaking out—strained relationships, social backlash—and why she believes it's still worth it to defend the principles that built America. It's a conversation about courage, conviction, and how everyday citizens can move from yelling at the TV to making a real difference.

Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools Dr. Matt Hillmann discusses him leaving his role at the end of the school year, and last night's School Board meeting where topics included the search for a new superintendent, the District Youth Council presenting on the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence, presentations on the Debt Service Fund and Internal Service Fund and approvals of the Operating Capital and Long Term Facilities Maintenance Budget, and more. 

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Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott reacts to the release the findings of the district's independent investigative report full 302 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 oMuAuCmQOY0GbMnokqlyUFzC3NLZdKXB buffalo,wben,buffalo public schools,buffalo school board,larry scott,news WBEN Extras buffalo,wben,buffalo public schools,buffalo school board,larry scott,news Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott reacts to the release the findings of the district's independent investigative report Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News Fal

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment!Saundra's Website: https://www.friendsofsaundradavis.com/Saundra Davis is a voice of reason for Fairfax County schools, bringing independent thinking and practical solutions to education leadership. A proud mother of three adult children who all graduated from Fairfax County Public Schools, she has called Fairfax County home for more than 14 years. Saundra holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Colorado State University and master's degrees in Health Care Administration and Gerontology from the University of Southern California. She brings real-world leadership experience from her work as director of a secure memory-care community, where she balanced budgets while meeting the needs of vulnerable populations, and currently serves on the Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board. A former candidate for the FCPS School Board At-Large, Saundra is committed to trust, transparency, responsible use of taxpayer dollars, and working across traditional lines to deliver results for families in the Braddock District-always keeping students at the center of every decision._______________________Follow us!@worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr@worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmSpotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTGYouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL#politics #localpolitics #localnews #school #schoolboard #fairfaxva #ffx #localelections #election #education #subscribe #explore #explorepage #podcastshow #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcasting #worldxppodcast #viralvideo #youtubeshorts

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One by one, Ontario school boards are being taken under the control of the provincial government, as Education Minister Paul Calandra says is in an attempt to fix reported financial mismanagement. Instead, the ministry has either appointed supervisors to oversee boards, or in some cases, Calandra himself will take direct control - a job he claims comes with no extra pay. However critics believe the move is a power-hungry one, and comes at the expense of students' wellbeing, as well as local democracy. Host Maria Kestane speaks to 680 NewsRadio Queen's Park reporter, Richard Southern, and Vice President of the Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation, Colin Matthew, to break down what's behind the takeovers, and what they believe the Ford government has up its sleeve. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Cesar is a 26-year-old middle school teacher, Army veteran, immigrant, soccer coach, and community advocate. He wants everyone to sit at his circle-shaped table, and brings his lived experiences as an undocumented immigrant to his campaign.Fun facts - His cats need child-locks! And he has over 10,000 followers on Tik Tok (this is not a typo!).His policy corners:ACPS and School Board partnership - issues, budgetAffordability Transparency - everyone should be involved, regardless of whether you care or notAccountability - “Show up and fight for you.” ICE OUT. Liberally Social Podcast collaborates with Ryan Belmore of The Alexandria Brief for a special collaboration series of interviews for this Firehouse City Council Primary!Vote in the Democratic Party volunteer-run firehouse primary on Saturday, February 21st from 8:30am-7pm at Cora Kelly Rec Center + Beatley Central Library OR Online if you register in advance by Friday Feb 20th at 5pm! Visit alexdems.org for more information.Want to watch this as a video? https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast Want to check out Cesar's campaign? https://149800.campaignpartner.net/ or https://www.madisontapia4alx.com/ PS - We may have forgotten to ask Cesar if he's ever written his name in the snow before, but he answered the bathroom question! Dolce Gelati, right next to City Hall. 

Most Americans know who the president is. Many people also know the names of their senators and representatives in Congress. But what about the people who run the local school board?Most school board members are elected by people living in their communities. That board then works together to set the goals and performance standards for public schools in its local district.But make no mistake, school boards aren't apolitical. Since 2021, board races have been dominated by culture war issues like trans students' access to bathrooms, book bans, and critical race theory.But that tide is shifting. In politically-mixed communities across the country, progressive candidates are winning school board elections, unseating more conservative opponents who made gains during the Biden era.So, what does a shift in local politics mean for students and parents? And what can school boards – and the issues they prioritize – tell us about the state of our democracy?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

John Singleton, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Singleton's latest research, which uses large-language AI models to determine the viewpoints and priorities  of school board members in California. "Identity and Ideology in the School Boardroom," co-written with Barbara Biasi, Minseon Park, and Seth D. Zimmerman, is available now at NBER.org.

In this episode KQED's Marlena Jackson-Retondo speaks with Scott R. Levy, adjunct lecturer at Harvard's Graduate School of Education and a former school board member, about why school boards matter more than ever. Levy's new book, Why School Boards Matter: Reclaiming the Heart of American Education and Democracy,  explains how school boards function, how their power has shifted over time and how school boards can serve as a rare space for civic engagement and democratic participation.