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riversedge

(70,015 posts) Wed Feb 8, 2017, 12:44 AM Feb 2017

If you are really upset about the Besty DeVos confirmation consider running for your local school bo

Good advice if you can do it--or encourage other progressives to do so!

Dan Pfeiffer ‏@danpfeiffer 10h10 hours ago

If you are really upset about the Besty DeVos confirmation consider running for your local school board. It's the best way to fight back.
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If you are really upset about the Besty DeVos confirmation consider running for your local school bo (Original Post) riversedge Feb 2017 OP

I get the idea, but have you ever been to a school board meeting? erinlough Feb 2017 #1

I've talked about running for school board in the past and am definitly going to look into it Phoenix61 Feb 2017 #2

I have a niece who is considering running for her local school board. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #3

erinlough

(2,176 posts)

1. I get the idea, but have you ever been to a school board meeting?

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Feb 8, 2017, 12:53 AM

Feb 2017

I went to two a month as union president for ten years. Watching paint dry might be more interesting. I just couldn't do it. Sorry.

Phoenix61

(16,991 posts)

2. I've talked about running for school board in the past and am definitly going to look into it

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Feb 8, 2017, 01:01 AM

Feb 2017

Went to what was supposed to be the local monthly dem meeting tonight but there was no one there. Not sure what is going on but I'll figure it out.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,809 posts)

3. I have a niece who is considering running for her local school board.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Feb 8, 2017, 02:23 AM

Feb 2017

Alas, there are no openings until 2018, but I hope she runs and wins.

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