Enhancing teacher diversity in Cincinnati Public Schools. Rethinking the district's dress code policy. These are some of the ideas put forth in the first-ever Education Policy Pitch Night hosted by School Board School and Co-hear. The event was an opportunity for everyday experts to bring forward their ideas to improve education in CPS.
Read MoreWith the COVID-19 pandemic leading to virtual learning in many schools this fall, it is an unprecedented time to be serving on a local school board. Perhaps that is in part why a Cincinnati program focused on educating aspiring school board members is experiencing growing demand.
Read MoreThis year, a Haile Fellowship was awarded to Elisa Hoffman, who created School Board School to provide training and support for individuals considering running for and serving on area school boards.
Read More"The idea behind School Board School was making sure that before you even sit down in that role, you know 'What is this role, and why do I want to serve my community?'" Hoffman explains. "And then, 'How do I even do it effectively?'"
Read MorePeople’s Liberty Haile Fellowships provide a year-long civic sabbatical and a $100,000 award for two highly-motivated Greater Cincinnati residents to implement a project that will improve life in our community.
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