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Navigating Uncharted Waters

Posted on March 29, 2021

Lon Garrison, AASB Executive Director I have been reflecting recently on what unusual and uncertain times we are in. At this time last year, we […]

SESSION SUMMARY: Virtual Meetings with Legislators

Posted on March 29, 2021

Facilitated by Norm Wooten, AASB Advocacy Director Due to the pandemic, in-person appointments with legislators have not been possible this session. In response, AASB scheduled […]

MINI-SESSION SUMMARY: Advocacy on a Federal Level

Posted on March 29, 2021

Margo Bellamy, Anchorage School District Margo Bellamy discussed the experiences she had while attending the last pre-COVID in-person legislative advocacy event NSBA sponsored in Washington DC. […]

MINI-SESSION SUMMARY: Advocacy in a Rural Setting

Posted on March 29, 2021

Marie Greene, Northwest Arctic School District Marie Greene began by pointing out that all board members know that when taking on the responsibility of serving our youth […]

MINI-SESSION SUMMARY: Advocacy in an Urban Setting

Posted on March 29, 2021

Deena Mitchell, Anchorage School District The morning program featured three 10 minute “mini session” presentations by members of AASB’s Board of Directors on how to […]

SESSION SUMMARY: Legislative Context and Process

Posted on March 28, 2021

Norm Wooten, AASB Advocacy Director AASB Advocacy Director Norm Wooten began his presentation by emphasizing the importance of legislative advocacy by school boards this session. […]