What School Leaders are Reading 

In this edition of “What School Leaders are Reading,” we highlight articles from state school board associations and other educational community publications that you might have missed. Stories include how the Indiana association welcomes new board members, how to use data to close achievement gaps, how communication can combat absenteeism, and psychological safety for board members. 

New Members Welcomed (Scroll to page 12) 
Terry Spradlin, Journal of the Indiana School Boards Association, Spring 2025 

Bridging the Gap 
Kimberly Sellery, California Schools, Spring 2025 

Building Bridges to School: How Proactive Communication and Creative Solutions are Combatting Local Absenteeism (Scroll to page 10) 
Brock Fritz, Wisconsin School News, May 2025 

Psychological Safety for School Board Members (Scroll to page 26)
Robin Henrikson, Journal of the Ohio School Boards Association, June 2025