OSBA Today
By Scott Gerfen
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OSBA Today is the official podcast network of the Ohio School Boards Association, bringing together conversations on the issues, ideas and stories impacting public education across Ohio.
From legal and legislative updates to leadership discussions and district success stories, OSBA Today features school board members, superintendents, treasurers, education leaders and subject-matter experts from around the state.
The network includes five original shows:
- Leading the Way — Conversations on leadership, governance and the challenges facing Ohio school districts.
- Report to the Office — OSBA President Mary Cleveland sits down with education leaders and guests from around Ohio.
- Learning the Legislature — Updates and discussions on education policy and activity at the Statehouse.
- Legal Ledger Sidebars — Quick conversations focused on school law, policy and legal trends affecting districts.
- OSBA Forum — Extended discussions and special conversations featuring education experts and thought leaders.
Whether you are a board member, administrator, educator or community member, OSBA Today keeps you connected to the conversations happening in Ohio public education.
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Understanding School Levies and Community Engagement
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Ten Commandments in Schools: Why Courts Are Reaching Opposite Conclusions
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Conflict Management in School Leadership
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May 26, 2026 |
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Where Do Your School Taxes Really Go?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Should School Board Members Post on Social Media?
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May 12, 2026 |
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AI in schools: What actually matters before the July 1 deadline
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May 04, 2026 |
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When Students Lead, Innovation Follows: AI and Literacy at Ridgewood Local Schools
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Collaborative Leadership in Schools: Aligning District Teams for Student Success
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Starting Strong as a New Board Member
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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OSBA Capital Conference Recap: Student Achievement Fair and Trade Show Highlights
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Supporting Military Families: How Ohio’s Purple Star Schools Lead the Nation
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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From Siri to the Classroom: Making AI Work for Students and Teachers
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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How School Board Members Can Drive Change Through Advocacy
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Ohio Property Tax Reforms: What’s at Stake for Schools, Students and Homeowners
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Why every school must speak media
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Driving leadership: Rethinking transportation management
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Your voice matters: How HB 335 could hurt Ohio’s students
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Combating misinformation in public schools
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May 21, 2025 |
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Insider insights: School funding, property taxes and more
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May 07, 2025 |
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Mastering superintendent and treasurer evaluations
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Billions on the line: What the House-passed budget means for students
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Building trust: Strengthening the superintendent-school board relationship
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Ohio's School Transportation Challenges
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Ohio's school-funding future: The next two-year budget
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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A conversation with 2025 OSBA President Tom Patterson
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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The Power of collaboration: How COSSBA is elevating Ohio school boards
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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What's ahead for public education at the Statehouse?
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Supporting military-connected students: Ohio's Purple Star program
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Strengthening family engagement: A key to student success
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show: Your guide to Ohio's premier education event!
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Open Meetings Act: Common Mistakes and Consequences
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Summer in the school bus garage: Combating the driver shortage and enhancing safety
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Do Ohio schools have to ban cellphones?
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May 22, 2024 |
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Tech tuneup: Is your district ready for the summer?
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May 13, 2024 |
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Is your district prepared for a First Amendment audit?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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AI in Ohio schools: Implementing it safely and effectively
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Can school board members block critics on social media?
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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The school board's role in advancing student achievement
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Navigating Ohio's legislative agenda for public education
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Enhancing school bus safety
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Meet 2024 OSBA President Sally Green
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Welcome to school board service!
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Getting you ready for the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Get engaged in the conversation about school safety
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Cybercrimes: A serious threat for schools
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Best practices for levy campaigns
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Ohio budget brings major changes to K-12 education
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Grants available for new school buses
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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New guidance on prayer in school
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May 25, 2023 |
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Get on Board! Become a voice for Ohio's students
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May 09, 2023 |
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Ohio's threat assessment requirements: Is your district compliant?
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Public records laws and a school board member's social media
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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2023 State Legislative Conference
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Advocating against the expansion of school vouchers
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Ohio's Open Meetings Act and school board executive sessions
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Leadership profile: OSBA 2023 President Christine Varwig
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Ohio public education: Looking ahead to 2023
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Why girls?
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Breakfast superstars!
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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What is special education?
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Become a life-long learner: Attend the OSBA Capital Conference
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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National consortium seeks to advance public education
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Making the grade: A look at Ohio's new school report cards
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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BWC safety grants available for schools
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Summer in the school bus garage
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Arming school staff
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Schools awarded for unique meal programs through Ohio School Breakfast Challenge
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on a football coach's prayers
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May 10, 2022 |
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How you can help shape OSBA's Legislative Platform
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Transportation planning for spring sports
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Keeping the 'social' in social media
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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A conversation with OSBA President Robert M. Heard Sr.
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Schools adapt to provide students nutritious meals
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Ohio public education: Looking back and ahead to 2022
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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OLAC wants to help you become an effective leader
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Congratulations! You've been elected to the school board. What now?
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Get ready for the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show!
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Advancing student achievement in your district
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Public participation at school board meetings
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Get behind the wheel: Promote school bus safety in your district
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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COVID-19 health guidance for a new school year
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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A fair and equitable school-funding formula
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Summer is no vacation for school transportation planners
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May 28, 2021 |
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The case of Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. and freedom of speech
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May 05, 2021 |
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Get on Board! Run for your local school board
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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The PAST Foundation: Linking learning to life
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Extending the school year is not an easy fix
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Become a strong voice for Ohio public schools
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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What is an MCO and what does it offer my district?
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Questions your district should be asking about COVID-19 vaccines and the pandemic's impact on workers' compensation
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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The pandemic's impact on teacher retention and recruitment
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Lessons learned from the first-year school board member
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Building support for school levies in the COVID-19 Era
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Previewing the 2020 OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Board members question how they should meet
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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Changing the school culture: Fostering diversity, inclusion and equity
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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The legalities of fall sports and COVID-19
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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Getting students to and from school during a pandemic
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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What will a return to school look like during a pandemic?
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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School transportation during a pandemic: Just how flexible are we?
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May 15, 2020 |
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School district budget cuts during the coronavirus pandemic
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May 08, 2020 |
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Addressing the needs of students with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic
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May 01, 2020 |
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The coronavirus and education's digital divide
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Leading your district effectively amid a changing world
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Teaching during a pandemic: Why SEL and staff cohesiveness are more important than ever
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Coronavirus: Holding board of education meetings
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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Student achievement during the coronavirus closures: It looks different
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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A conversation with OSBA 2020 President Lee Schreiner
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Welcome new board members
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Jan 31, 2020 |