The recent efforts at erasing Black and LGBTQ histories and experience are a good reminder that we need people in the places where decisions and policies are made.
That means running for SCHOOL BOARDS.
Good arguments don't simply win the day. It takes willingness to engage and serve. If you've been considering running, there's never been a more important time.
#Education #Schools #Democracy #Censorship #BookBans
https://truthout.org/articles/progressives-must-not-concede-school-board-elections-to-the-right/
I had planned to run for our local school board, for many years, once my children were old enough that they didn't need me all of the time. My wife's been a local teacher for close to 20 years now. One of our closest family friends has been the senior member of the local school board for years now after retiring from being in schools. In more normal times I would have probably run in this last election cycle.
However, I have no interest in daily death threats, having AR-15 carrying people show up at my home, or have an axe wielding maniac stalk me in the parking lot after meetings. All of this happened in our county in the last calendar year.
More power to the people who will put up with that for $15 an hour.
