School Board Member Resource Guide

SCHOOL BOARDS MATTER!

That’s why we need good school board members like YOU!

Local school boards effect change in powerful ways that directly affect students in their area. Here at NWEF we have the resources to help you as a school board member overcome any challenges!

Nevertheless, good school board members have an enormous impact and create positive changes for our students each day!

Here are some of our top resources to help school board members reclaim America’s education.

Blogs to Read

The Role of Local Government in Education From Melvins Adams' 2022 School Board Summit Keynote
Can Local School Boards Win Back Education with Veronica Gemma
Are Schools Spending Your Money Wisely? With educator Ted Lamb
Meet Virginia’s School Board Member Alliance with SBMA leaders
Uniting School Board Members with School Board Member Veronica Gemma

On May 15th, 2023, NWEF launched its much-anticipated summit course called Navigating Governance: A School Member’s Guide to Policy, Accountability, & Student Achievement. From applying FOIA to handling gender ideology, this training answers many burning questions for the up-and-coming school board member. You can signup now for the course bundle and get the expertise you need to be an empowered, effective, school board member!

For additional training information available to you visit our Training page. Be on the look out for more information about upcoming School Board Summits.

Podcasts to Hear

Videos to Watch

8 Myths about Running for School Board
Will School Choice Lead to Defunded Public Schools?
While the Paint Dries: Negotiated Rulemaking
What Do School Boards Do?
Is School the Right Place for the Gender Unicorn? — A Look into the Research on Transgenderism, Children, and Transparency

NWEF invites you to check out our NEW course on Youth Mental Health Crisis & DEI. In this course you'll receive three power-packed lessons presented by renowned professionals who are truly aware of the mental health crisis the youth in our nation face. It was adapted from our January 2024 School Board Summit in Virginia!

Professional Development & Training