About this podcast
A podcast of the North Carolina School Boards Association that equips board members with the tools and knowledge needed to be successful at the board table.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- More Complex Than It Looks: What the Property Tax Levy Amendment Means for Schools and Counties · 47 minLet us know what you think! What are North Carolina voters really being asked to approve on the November ballot? In this episode, NCSBA Executive Director Leanne Winner talks…
- "Listen and learn" - Lessons from 42 years as a school board leader with Linda Cranford · 35 minLet us know what you think! For some school board members, service spans a few years. For others, it becomes a lifelong calling. Over four decades, North Carolina's public…
- The Public Education Champions Network: Connecting Community Advocates · 34 minLet us know what you think! Decreasing enrollment, funding challenges, and teacher shortages – if you pay attention to the headlines about public schools in North Carolina…
- "Rural is an asset" - The value of context for rural school district leaders · 35 minLet 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 almost…
- "All the kids belong to all of us" with Dr. John Hodge · 36 minLet 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 enough at…
- County & School Board Committee Gets Results on Budget · 58 minLet 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 between school…
- Stronger Networks + Community Collaboration = Opportunities for Students · 25 minLet 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 in the…
- Communications as a Cornerstone: Proactive Tips to Avoid Crisis · 31 minLet 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 board…
- Hunger Doesn't Take a Summer Break: NC's Summer Nutrition Programs · 42 minLet 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 · 48 minLet 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 message…
- Where Are Our Students Going? Diving Into Demographic Trends · 42 minLet 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 order to…
- Our Shared Inheritance: The Promise of Education in Every State · 44 minLet 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 generations…
- Is There a Better Way to Fund Local School Districts in North Carolina? · 39 minLet 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 taxes by…
- Michele Morrow's Vision for North Carolina’s Public Schools: A Conversation on Leadership · 19 minLet 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 Public…
- Mo Green's Vision for North Carolina's Public Schools: A Conversation on Leadership · 44 minLet 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 of Public…
- Social Media Case and How It Impacts School Board Liability · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 3Let 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 the recent…
- School Board Litigation Against Social Media Companies · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 2Let 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 the…
- Navigating Cyber Coverage in Today’s Market · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 1Let us know what you think! Cyber attacks against schools and school districts are occurring with increased frequency and sophistication. These attacks can and will significantly…
- Political Discussions in the Classroom · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 11Let 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 gained…
- HB605 and the Center for Safer Schools · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 10Let 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 safety. In…
