Black Women In Ed Leadership (Digital Content)

The Importance of School Board Elections

Rashida Hobbs-Jones Season 1 Episode 2

Local elections have historically been known to have low voter turnout!  We cannot afford to sit these elections out, especially with our school board meetings becoming hijacked by the manufactured "anger" around issues that have become politicized.  As a result, the cost of our student's education and becoming better citizens is becoming compromised.  Our school board is part of those local elections and tremendously impacts our students and communities. They decide the directions of our districts, our districts' culture, and what our districts prioritize for the benefit of ALL students.  Sitting out elections can involuntarily elect trustees who don't belong in these seats, ultimately negatively impacting our kids.  Tune in to this show's episode to learn why voting in these life-changing elections is essential.

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