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May 7, 2026 6 min

Demystifying School Boards: What Educators Need to Know

from On The Way To School Hosted by Christopher S. Dennis

Hello, and welcome to another episode of On the Way to School. In this episode, Dr. Chris Dennis demystifies school board governance — explaining the board’s fiduciary role, strategic responsibilities, and how educators can engage with or even serve on boards — while emphasizing discretion and the importance of healthy board-school relationships. He also celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, honoring both veteran and early-career teachers, encouraging educators to stay in the classroom, and closes with a relaxed personal sign-off.

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Demystifying School Boards: What Educators Need to Know

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  1. 0:11 Welcome to On the Way to School
  2. 1:12 Demystifying Board Governance
  3. 4:44 Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
  4. 6:07 A Relaxing Wednesday Wrap-Up

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