Publications

A “survival kit” for all new board members. Includes these publications: Boardmanship, Board-Legislature Partnership, Board-Superintendent Partnership, Board-Treasurer Partnership, Board Officers' Guidebook and Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance.

In this handy question-and-answer format, author Gerald W. Bracey looks at nine tough questions and backs up answers with thoughtful explanations. Key issues include: interpreting educational research data; exploring and understanding tests; SAT facts and fictions; private schools versus public schools; and teacher and administrator accountability. A Corwin Press publication available through OSBA.

A quick reference manual covering a multitude of areas. An essential book for all board members. Included in the OSBA Board Member Kit. Edited by OSBA staff members.

Americans see public schools as a critical community resource and rank education as a priority second only to the economy. How can educators harness this public interest in education to bring parents, families and communities to action for our schools? This Corwin Press publication addresses these questions and more in this invaluable source of methods and strategies for educators to initiate action.