What School Leaders Are Reading 

In this installment of “What School Leaders are Reading,” we highlight articles from state school board associations and other education community publications. Stories include Wisconsin’s version of IASB’s Foundational Principles, how to maximize your district’s communications impact, tips for staying focused on student outcomes, and how to avoid common missteps as a board member. 

The Essential Elements of Governance: How the WASB’s New Framework Helps School Boards Connect Their Work with the Success of Students (Scroll to page 22) 
Patti Vickman and Cheryl Stinski, Wisconsin School News, June-July 2023 

Doing More with Less: Steps to Maximize Your Communications Impact (Scroll to page 26) 
Katherine Gregor, Journal (Ohio School Boards Association), June 2023 

Minimizing Distractions: Tips for Staying Focused on Student Outcomes (Scroll to page 24) 
Robert Long III, Texas Lone Star, May 2023 

So Now You’re a Board Member: How do you Avoid Some Common Pitfalls? (Scroll to page 14) 
Steve Horton, Journal (Indiana School Boards Association), Winter 2023