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Board Effectiveness

Boardmanship Reviews

Building Partnerships with the State Legislature

The interests of students are usually best served when state legislatures and state boards view education policymaking as a shared responsibility.

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Boardmanship Reviews

State Boards: Critical Link to Quality Public Education

As they advocate for a quality education for every child, state boards have four key roles.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Governing State Board Operations through Parliamentary Procedures

Proper parliamentary procedure makes the most of the limited time boards have together.

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Boardmanship Reviews

New Member Orientation

If new members get a good orientation early in their term, the whole board will be more effective.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Let the Sunshine In

Board members should be well versed in their state's open meetings law.

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Boardmanship Reviews

Five Steps to Being a Better Board Member

Like any skill, effective board service can be learned, practiced, and improved.

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