How School Board Members Can Drive Change Through Advocacy

Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways school board members can make a difference — not just in their districts, but across the state and nation.In this episode of Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen talks with Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard of Dayton City Schools and Bill Ferguson Jr. of Hamilton County ESC and Great Oaks Career Campuses. Fresh off their trip to Washington, D.C., for the Consortium of State School Boards Associations' Federal Advocacy Conference, they share:• Why telling your story is the heart of effective advocacy.• How to build relationships with lawmakers and their staff.• Tips for overcoming the fear of getting started and finding your voice.Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a first-time school board member, this episode will inspire you to take action and make an impact for your students and community.📢 Key message: Strong schools need strong voices.Learn how you can be a champion for public education!Subscribe for more episodes of Leading the Way and stay connected to the voices shaping Ohio’s future.Thank you to our sponsor: Lincoln Learning Solutions -- https://www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org. For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.