American Experiment is pleased to announce the Minnesota School Board Toolkit, a comprehensive, all-in-one resource hub designed specifically for school board members, advisory members, and engaged stakeholders across Minnesota’s education communities. These materials are intended to support informed local decision-making and to serve as a practical starting point for guiding district policy.
Serving on a school board is a critical form of local education governance, as policy decisions directly impact the community. Achievement-focused school boards can change the trajectories of countless students, families, and neighborhoods for the better. American Experiment is proud to offer resources for those engaged in this work.
The Minnesota School Board Toolkit provides practical training materials and guidance for Minnesota school board members on core governance responsibilities, including understanding the role of the board, accessing and interpreting student achievement data, and navigating curricula decisions.
It also connects school board members to achievement-focused resources, including model policies and budget tools, and links to local and national partner organizations for further support. The toolkit includes a growing library of training videos on key policy issues, including the timeline for ethnic studies implementation, school board authority over curricula selection, district procedures for parental review of instructional materials, and the requirement for parent and community participation on district advisory committees.
In July, American Experiment will partner with School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE) to host a seminar for Minnesota school board members focused on open enrollment policies — an issue of growing importance for families seeking greater educational options. Elected school board members who are interested in attending should email [email protected] for more information.
