WASB Connection Podcast

Wisconsin lawmakers are creating the next two-year budget. It will have a major impact on the opportunities school districts can offer their students.

The 102nd State Education Convention is over, and we’re hoping attendees will be thinking and talking about it for months.

This month, we’re sharing two speeches from the convention.

First, we’ll hear from Governor Tony …

It’s getting more and more difficult to find and keep referees for youth sports. And without refs, kids can’t play.

Today, we talk to two women who …

Have you ever struggled to persuade colleagues to see things your way? Has your hand ever hovered over the "send" key after you finish a difficult …

David Horsager believes that successful people, companies, schools and other institutions have one thing in common: they’re trusted. And when they …

Every fall, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards travels around the state to provide an update to members and give them an opportunity to share …

Plenty of students want to serve as educators. But they face challenges, not the least of which include negative reactions from their friends and …

School boards spend a lot of time continuously improving their school district. But they may not devote as much time to understanding their own …

Wisconsin school districts have or will receive almost $2.4 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds. They’re using this one-time money to purchase …

Leaders put others before themselves. That's the core of the concept of servant leadership.

In today's episode, we talk to Tom Thibodeau, an associate professor at La Crosse-based Viterbo University, about what servant …

Newly elected school board members are taking their oath of office this month.

In an effort to help them be effective as quickly as possible, the …

Our latest episode tackles two topics: practical and legal ways to use social media along with an update on the recently concluded legislative session. 

First, we hear from WASB Associate Executive Director and Staff …

We've included highlights from the student music performances, general sessions and keynote speakers. We also asked attendees — presenters, students, education leaders and exhibitors — about why they come to the …

School boards govern their districts in partnership with a superintendent. Each person understanding their role is a key part of the team working …

Ravi Hutheesing is no stranger to change. As life threw him curve balls, he pivoted from rockstar to aviator to cultural diplomat.

He believes …

School boards meet to conduct business. At the same time, these meetings are a chance for the public to weigh in.

Balancing these aims isn't always …

School boards are hardly unique in that candidates are often drawn from similar social and political networks. This can lead to a lack of school …

Navigating conflict has always been part of school leadership. But what should we do when incivility runs rampant and compromise seems impossible?

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With the help of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials, we assembled a group of experts in school finance to talk about federal …

We know good teachers and good principals help kids learn. We talk about how school board-superintendent teams can have the same effect.

Retired …

To understand culturally responsive teaching, we went to a school district that sees this practice as a core part of its mission.

 Dr. Larry Ouimette …

Elmbrook Schools are in one of the most competitive education markets in the state, so communications that engage and build relationships with …

Wisconsin school boards generally must select a president, vice president, treasurer and clerk from among their ranks.

We talk about what each of …

This episode is a conversation with Louise Wilson, state school nurse and health services consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Instruction. We …

Given the fast pace of news in Madison and Washington, D.C., this episode will be an update on education news at the state and federal levels.

We …

This episode features conversations with three of Wisconsin's teachers of the year. 

• Trisha Kilpin, Greendale School District, school social …

As a virtual experience, the 100th Wisconsin State Education Convention, to be held Jan. 20-22, will be different from all those that have come before it.

We wanted to give attendees an idea of what to expect, so this …

Stress has always been part of being a board member. But the pandemic is requiring education leaders to make tough decisions that may prompt criticism from their community.

This episode is a conversation with WASB …

This episode focuses on educational equity. It begins with an overview of the issue from Wisconsin Association of School Boards consultants Louise …

A number of long-serving female superintendents are retiring. We caught up with three of them to talk about their path to leadership, their lessons …

Title IX, the federal anti-sex discrimination law, is undergoing major changes that affect virtually every school district in the country.

In this …

This episode features interviews with three school board members of color, in order: Marilyn Ruffin of Sun Prairie, Gloria Reyes of Madison and …

New school board members often face a steep learning curve. This episode includes three conversations meant to help new members find their footing. 

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This bonus episode comes to us from the Texas Association of School Boards. If you like education podcasts, check out TASB Talks wherever you listen …

This episode features an interview with WASB consultant and 43-year education veteran Fran Finco. Learn more about him here.

Learn more about the New …

Episode 4 of the WASB Connection Podcast focuses on how districts are addressing the teacher shortage by making their districts better places to work. 

First, WASB members can learn more about the issue of teacher …

This episode covers the 99th annual Wisconsin State Education Convention, held Jan. 22-24 in Milwaukee. Photos are now available online, including …

This episode features conversations with two Wisconsin State Education Convention speakers. 

The first is Dr. David Schuler, the 2018 Illinois and …

We would like to thank the Texas Association of School Boards, Georgia School Boards Association, Tennessee School Boards Association and the …