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The Public Education Champions Network: Connecting Community Advocates

Let us know what you think! Decreasing enrollment, funding challenges, and teacher shortages – if you pay attention to the headlines about public schools in North Caroli

"Rural is an asset" - The value of context for rural school district leaders

Let us know what you think! With nearly 500,000 students in rural areas in North Carolina, our state is responsible for educating more students in rural communities than

"All the kids belong to all of us" with Dr. John Hodge

Let us know what you think! Overseeing student accountability, achievement, and success are core parts of being a local school leader. Although this principle is simple

County & School Board Committee Gets Results on Budget

Let us know what you think! Respect, trust, and teamwork. These three words are taught and lived out every day in our public schools but often get lost in business betwe

Stronger Networks + Community Collaboration = Opportunities for Students

Let us know what you think! The best leaders know how to make the right connections and build strong networks in order to get the best results. This is especially true i

Communications as a Cornerstone: Proactive Tips to Avoid Crisis

Let us know what you think! Are you prepared to respond to a reporter’s phone call about a polarizing post made on your school district’s Facebook page? Does your school

Hunger Doesn't Take a Summer Break: NC's Summer Nutrition Programs

Let us know what you think! While many schools take a break for summer, hunger never takes a day off. That is why you’ll find approximately 3,000 meal sites operating in

“It’s time we stand up and say something”: Success in local public school advocacy

Let us know what you think! In a time when opinions are polarized, headlines are muddled, and unity seems like a bygone idea, how is anyone supposed to get a persuasive

Where Are Our Students Going? Diving Into Demographic Trends

Let us know what you think! To lead effectively, you’ve got to know who you’re leading. Where are they from? Where are they going? What brings them to your community? In

Our Shared Inheritance: The Promise of Education in Every State

Let us know what you think! Each state in the union has outlined their own set of foundational liberties, rights, and opportunities that guide the everyday lives of gene

Is There a Better Way to Fund Local School Districts in North Carolina?

Let us know what you think! What if there was an approach that could lessen the current challenges in setting school district budgets while also making the most of local

Mo Green's Vision for North Carolina's Public Schools: A Conversation on Leadership

Let us know what you think! In this special election series of The Board Table, we sit down with Maurice “Mo” Green, candidate for North Carolina’s State Superintendent

Michele Morrow's Vision for North Carolina’s Public Schools: A Conversation on Leadership

Let us know what you think! In this special election series of The Board Table, we sit down with Michele Morrow, candidate for North Carolina’s State Superintendent of P

Social Media Case and How It Impacts School Board Liability

Let us know what you think! In this episode of The Board Table, NCSBA Legal Counsel Christine Scheef chats with Justice Warren, NCSBA’s Assistant Legal Counsel, about th

School Board Litigation Against Social Media Companies

Let us know what you think! In this episode of The Board Table, NCSBA Legal Counsel Christine Scheef chats with Maya Weinstein, an attorney at Tharrington Smith, about t

Navigating Cyber Coverage in Today’s Market

Let us know what you think! Cyber attacks against schools and school districts are occurring with increased frequency and sophistication. These attacks can and will sign

Political Discussions in the Classroom

Let us know what you think! Political discussions in the classroom…that can get complicated. The debate on how and to what degree these conversations should occur has ga

HB605 and the Center for Safer Schools

Let us know what you think! The North Carolina Center for Safer Schools (“CFSS”) is the state’s clearinghouse for information, resources, and training on public school s

Crisis Communication Basics

Let us know what you think! On this episode, NCSBA's Director of Board Development and Technology, Ramona Powers, talks with Thom Fladung with Hennes Communications

Retaining Top Talent

Let us know what you think! Over 80% of a school district's budget is spent on personnel expenses and yet, across North Carolina, districts are continually struggli