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Take It personally: redefining what It means to serve on a board
I want to talk to you about the power of the 15 million people who serve on nonprofit boards in the U.S.
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New resources for charter boards: guidance on school leadership and board recruitment
Two new resources aimed at providing guidance to charter school governing boards on school leadership and board recruitment, and developed by Charter Board Partners, are now available through the National Charter School Resource Center.

Governance Tip #15: Does Your Board Know What to Do With a Great Leader?
One of the key levers in making your school successful is having a strong and effective leader. How are you as a board member going to make sure that happens?

Governance Tip #14: Are You Ready for a Diverse Board?
We talk a lot about the need to be diverse. But are you ready for a diverse board? Do you have a culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported?

CBP Teams Up with SchoolSmartKC to Bolster Charter School Board Effectiveness
Since last fall, we have partnered with SchoolSmartKC, a nonprofit organization working to expand the number of quality schools and influence the policy environment to support school improvement in Kansas City, Missouri.
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- Sarah Brody
- Carrie C. Irvin
- Kate Williamson
- Simmons Lettre
- Kate Essex
- Misha Charles
- Tom Vander Ark
- Stephen Marcus
- Stephanie Ang
- Brian Jones
- Raƫl Nelson James
- Robin Carr
- Beth Moore
- Gina Mahony
- Renita K. Thukral
- Lauren Baum
- Marti Tesfaye
- Shereen Williams
- Jacqueline Greer
- Naomi Rubin DeVeaux
- Anne Wallestad
- Amanda Fernandez
- Debbie Lister
- Charter Board Partners
- Alicia Robinson
- Chinesom Ejiasa
- Pat Talbert Smith
- David Connerty-Marin
- Emily Gauthier
- Venus Valladares
- Lucy Castillo
- Nina Rees
- Nick Driver
- Anita Landecker