CASB Connections

Do you have a desire to serve as the delegate for your school board? It's not as daunting as it sounds. Matt Cook, CASB's Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, shares details on the delegate's role…

In our nation, the story of inequity has many faces and Dr. Joyce Brooks is one of them. Growing up separated and not equal to championing for equity in our education system today, Dr. Brooks takes u…

Listen in on a conversation with two of Colorado's sages in education: Ken DeLay and Dr. John Hefty. You'll gain an historical context of K12 public education in our state, as well as where it is goi…

Accountability Clock. Performance Watch. What does this mean to school districts and what support does the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) offer through the Turnaround Network? It's more than …

Find out what's being accomplished in the efforts to address rural teacher recruitment and retention in Colorado and how districts can utilize existing programs to grow their own recruits. Dr. Lori R…

Before you jump onto the campaign trail, make sure you've completed a proper self-reflection. The steps shared in this podcast will be your last look in the mirror before heading to community forums …

Mary Nichols and Sue Chandler have both experienced the benefits of taking part in Littleton Public School’s school board candidate orientation program. Orientation programs prepare candidates for th…

Long advocacy for rural school districts is gaining momentum and it has taken a village to to get these efforts to where they are today. Rural stories are just one aspect that has helped our legislat…

Gain insight and practical steps your board can take in making sure  school board meetings are policy-focused. Without a policy-focused meeting, boards may make decisions that have negative consequen…

You've made the decision to run for a seat on your school board. Step 1 accomplished! Now it's time to create a campaign strategy. Jan Tanner, former CASB Board of Directors President, former Preside…

Local school districts are creatures of statute, formed by the law and subject to the law. Discover the legal structure that affects school boards in Colorado from the federal to state to district le…

Thinking about running for your local school board? This conversation about the journey is full of wisdom and insight as shared by Carrie Warren-Gully, CASB Board of Directors Past President and form…

A conversation on policy basics with Jeri Hodgson-Fleuter, former CASB Deputy Executive Director and Policy Director and host Leslie Bogar, CASB Director of Professional Learning & Events. Find more …