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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this article is to examine the critical components to successfully serving on a school board or leadership roles, as a member of the Latino(a) community. According to a 2010 national school board survey, only 3% of the 900 board respondents identified as Latino(a) compared with almost 80% who identified as White. The first author employs her personal narrative as a method for describing the process of becoming an effective school board member in two different settings, while the second author discusses the contributions of relevant literature, drawing from her experience as a district leader and professor in higher education. Once selected as a board member and district leader, respectively, the authors share the challenges, achievements, and lessons learned from their experiences that can inform others. As demographics in the United States school districts shift, the call for district leaders and school board members to reflect the communities of which they serve, is vital.
Disclosure statement
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Additional Resources
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2. International Baccalaureate Organization https://ibo.org
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