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Board goals define how the board will add value to the organization this year. They’re the mutually agreed upon priorities that outline what will be accomplished, by when, and by whom. They should...
A Dedicated Educator Leading a Growing California Charter School From childhood, Frances dreamed of making a difference as a teacher in her East San Jose neighborhood. That dream propelled her to be...
To drive exceptional results for kids, your organization needs an exceptional board.
A foundational premise of our democracy is that every person is entitled to outstanding public school education.
Organizations that drive exceptional results for kids have exceptional boards. We’ve proven it. But what’s an exceptional board? It can be hard to know for sure. Especially when most boards believe...
Here’s a question that often falls into the “we don’t know what we don’t know” category for charter Boards and CEOs: Who’s responsible for which goals? Unfortunately, you might not think to ask...
Tired of begging people to fill spots on your board? Are you having to tap into your current network to quickly get a warm body in the seat? Chances are, warm bodies aren’t going to cut it. Each...
How often do you feel like your board is being pulled and pushed in too many directions at once? If your answer is, “too often,” if you wish you could help your board be more strategic and less...
Accepting a role with your charter school board takes dedication to the mission. But it takes more than caring enough about the education of children to be a great board member. Whether you’re...
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