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Three Sneak-Peek Videos from School Board Academy

Thank you for taking the survey. Because you're standing for common-sense, conservative governance in your district, we're handing you three sneak-peek videos from our course.

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Welcome to School Board Academy

What the Academy is, who it's for, and how to get the most out of the sessions ahead.

Session 1

Biblical Worldview: Why We’re So Polarized — and How to Respond as a Christian

Ben unpacks the roots of today’s polarization and offers a Christ-centered way to engage conflict with clarity and grace.

Session 3

Running the Meeting Agenda — and What to Do When Lawyers Get Involved

How to organize and drive your school board meeting agenda, plus practical wisdom for responding when attorneys show up.

Get Access to the Full Academy

October 20–22, 2026 • 6:30–9:00 p.m. ET each night

Night One: A Firm Foundation

Philosophical, spiritual, and practical training on effective school board service.

  • Session 1: Worldview Training — Josh Hershberger, General Counsel, Indiana Family Institute
  • Session 2: Parliamentary Procedure — Dr. Bill Gillmeister, President of Call to Order
  • Session 3: Preparing for Success — Panel: Dawn Lang, Aaron Salt, Jeremiah Sawyer

Night Two: Curriculum Matters

Curriculum decisions, model policies, and strategies for protecting children and parents.

  • Session 4: Sociopolitical Education & CRT — Jonathan Butcher, The Heritage Foundation
  • Session 5: Age-Appropriate Standards in Curriculum & Library Materials — Jeremy Samek, Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Session 6: Sex Education & Social Emotional Learning — Lori Kuykendall, Beacon Health Education Resources
  • Session 7: Curriculum Transparency & Parental Rights — Matt Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom

Night Three: Issue Specific

Deep dives into sex and gender, religious liberty, and freedom of speech, plus model policies and resources.

  • Session 8: Sex & Gender Issues — Logan Spena, Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Session 9: Religious Liberty & Freedom of Speech — Moriah O'Hare, First Liberty Institute
  • Session 10: Model Policies, State Partners & The School Board Exchange — Lauren Gruel, David Hoyt, Amanda Banks

The School Board Academy is normally $179.

But for a limited time, you can join our October cohort for $89 — THAT'S 50% OFF

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