What it really feels like navigating politics on a local school board after twelve years of showing up
This post reflects on twelve years of service on the Concord School Board, exploring the internal culture, political pressures, and leadership shifts that influence decision-making on an autonomous board. It addresses themes of exclusion, representation, power dynamics, community expectations, and the emotional toll of navigating politics on a local school board. The piece blends firsthand experience with personal reflection to illuminate the lived realities of local educational governance.