EQ: How do we manage life’s wheel of nonsense?
After a bit of a hiatus we’re happy to welcome Megan back to the show for today’s episode. It is a hodgepodge of topics chosen by the “wheel of nonsense”. We felt there was so much going on yet with summer looming we should temper the serious with the nonsensical. Enjoy!
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EQ: How can we better understand the anatomy of a school district in order to access levers of power & be more effective advocates in our local schools?
Hope and Megan and joined by 2 special guests, Bethany Rivard and Wendy Smith. Bethany is an award winning English Language Arts & Theater teacher at Fort Vancouver High School. Wendy is a classroom teacher and on the Vancouver Public Schools Board director. In this episode, they discuss the anatomy of a school district including who you should reach out to when you have concerns, the best way to connect with your school board members, and why you should attend and participate in school board meetings.
If you’re interested in running for local office reach out:
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Hope: Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) to get involved
Megan: Be mindful of who is running for school board. Listen to Citizen Tacoma episodes
Bethany: Attend your school board meetings! WA State Boards & Commissions
Wendy: GO TO THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS!