
School boards represent the community’s voice in public education, providing governance and shared knowledge of the community’s resources and needs. School board members are the policymakers closest to students in our public education system, working to ensure the mental, emotional, and physical safety young people need to thrive in school and beyond.
As school boards across the country face rising threats and backlash, Local Progress is working to organize school board members around a multi-issue policy agenda and create a community of practice for progressive local leaders
We are beyond excited to host our very first convening for school board members!
The School Board Convening will take place in Baltimore, Maryland on Thursday, June 22 – Saturday, June 24.
Hosted by Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab, the convening will create space for you to network with school board members from around the country and provide professional development that will help you make an impact in your community. With two tracks and a special site visit, the convening will focus on supporting both school board members elected in the last year and those that have been in office for longer.
We will cover your lodging, most meals, and reimburse you for your plane or train ticket.
The convening is only open to Local Progress members and spots are limited! And with more than 250 school board members in our cohort, we expect space to fill up fast so don’t wait! Register as soon as possible!
As a membership organization, we believe our work is most impactful when it is informed and guided by members. Bringing a diverse range of expertise and local experience, our School Board Steering Committee advises and shapes our work in this area:
Former School Board Member
Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD
Former School Board Member
Azusa Unified School District, CA
Baltimore Public Schools, MD
Portland Public Schools, ME
Milwaukee Public Schools, WI
Local Progress Board Member
Culver City Unified School District, CA
Buffalo Public Schools, NY
Newark Board of Education, NJ
Roaring Fork Schools, CO
Alameda Unified School District, CA
Hopkins Public Schools, MN
Worthington Schools, OH
Local Progress is a movement of local elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build power with community to reshape what’s possible in our localities.