Extremism is threatening public education.
It’s up to us to stand up for the right of all children to learn.
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Democracy and Education helps school board candidates and their supporters protect our public schools and stand up for democracy.
To help candidates win
this fight, we provide:
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No jargon. No education-ese. Just straightforward information on a range of topics, from reading instruction to school finance, with links to learn more.
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“So, You Want to Run for School Board?” Our five-part podcast covers the basics, from your message and organization to where to place your lawn signs.
Our "Democracy and Education” podcast highlights communities where people like you are standing up to anti-education extremists.
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Our archives document the extremist assault on public education and help you learn more about school boards, candidates, and communities that have successfully faced down the threat.
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We’re building a comprehensive state-by-state primer on how to run school board campaigns - where to file, what laws to follow, and even where to get a professional-looking website without straining your campaign budget.
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We’re not alone in this fight - other organizations are working hard and developing resources to support progressive school board candidates. We’ll help put you in touch with the best of the bunch.
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Our ranks include school board candidates, board members, subject-matter experts, and volunteers from around the country. We keep in touch with a members-only forum and monthly strategy calls. Join us.
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