Last week, the Allen ISD Board of Trustees completed another TASB eXceptional Governance (XG) Board Development session. These monthly, multi-hour training sessions promote teamwork and focus on improving student outcomes.

A Journey to Excellence, a remote coaching program, is designed to help new and aspiring board officers become better leaders. Get $50 off your registration when you use code J2EtwJan21. bit.ly/3mkw3sK

New trustees, be successful in your role! The New Board Member Launch covers: • Roles and responsibilities • Research on effective governance • How to have a governance mindset • Advice from experienced trustees Get the details bit.ly/2Wp9p81

It's officially #SchoolBoardMonth! We're sending a big THANK YOU to all Texas trustees who help make sure that our schools are the best they can be for more than 5.4 million students. bit.ly/3h0dhpq

And we will always be grateful for the men and women who stayed at their post to defend this historic place. To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, you did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the People's House.

Learn who the people and organizations are in your community. Phil Gore, Ph.D. National School Boards Association | NSBA #tasatasb

Local school board meetings have always been places where community input and feedback is welcomed — that’s our tradition here in the Lone Star State. It’s especially important right now that we ensure that practice continues in a respectful and productive way.

We've issued a formal response to Gov. Abbott's November 1 letter to TASB regarding reportedly inappropriate library books and instructional materials in Texas public schools. Read it here: bit.ly/3o13MKK

Who decided these lives don't matter? Greg Abbott chron.com/politics/artic…

Brilliant students sharing insights into student voice and advocacy. #governancecamp

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February is School Board Appreciation Month. Today, the House of Representatives recognized Vermont school board members with the reading of a resolution. From left to right: Phil Gore, Sue Ceglowski, Nancy Russell, Representative Laura Sibilia, and Flor Diaz Smith.

One of the most harmful & consequential bills for #txed of all time will be considered in a "formal hearing" with no testimony. It is a huge voucher bill that allows 70-80% of students to get private school tuition subsidized by our taxes and defund pub ed. Bad for TX! #txlege

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Civil discourse demands that everyone gets a voice--regardless of who wants to hear what they have to say.

Thank you to the authors who contributed to #AASAmag’s October issue on connecting with the outside world & AI! links.aasa.org/46f4M2u David Rubin Phil Gore, Ph.D. Dr. Jared Smith Caroline Johns @hcrompton david miyashiro @MrCheesemanDCS Michael DeTuro, Ed.D. @DrVickiP @AASA_Ed @JLWrites

What would you call a policy that was guaranteed to balloon a state’s budget, violated the separation of church and state, gave a tax break to mostly wealthy families, and that has provided zero evidence of increased outcomes ever? School vouchers. Please oppose.

Thank you to the authors who contributed to #AASAmag’s February issue, focusing on cybersecurity and data privacy. Phil Gore, Ph.D. Chris Kennedy Dr. Brian G. Ricca Jonathan Moser Amelia Vance @EMSLINQ Dr. K. May-Vollmar Olufemi Aina @ClarenceOkoh @PlayWell_LLC Juli Valentine links.aasa.org/safeb24

An excellent organization with highly capable staff and great conference that meets needs.

Tuesday, July 30, is the last day to register online for the Summer Seminar! The seminar is scheduled for Monday, August 5, in Brooklyn Park – and will feature Dr. Phil Gore’s presentation of “Governing for Improved Student Success.” Visit bit.ly/SummerSeminar2… for details.