In this fifth and final episode of a five-part package, Karin Chenoweth and Kris Amundson talk with pollster Keith Frederick about how candidates can think about developing and communicating their message. Almost every American supports the idea of educating all children to high standards in a safe and welcoming environment. So it's important to stand up to the minority who are using children as pawns to push a national agenda.

In the fourth episode of a five-part package, Karin Chenoweth and Kris Amundson discuss the decisions school board candidates need to make when they organize their campaign and some of the things they need to weigh in those decisions. In addition Karin brings in the voices of school board members from around the country talking about the kinds of campaigns they ran in order to win their races

Episode 3: Fundraising—Ya Gotta Do It

Fundraising is no one’s favorite part of running a campaign, but done right it helps enlist supporters to feel part of the effort to ensure that all children get a good education in a safe and welcoming environment. Kris Amundson provides time-proven advice, and Karin Chenoweth brings in the voices of school board members from around the country talking about how they think about fundraising.

Episode 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Running for School Board

Kris Amundson talks through the nuts and bolts of filing for election, gathering petition signatures, and the importance of deadlines with Robert Brink, chair of the Virginia Board of Elections.

Episode 1: Six Questions to Ask Before Running for School Board

In this episode, Kris Amundson poses the six questions every school board candidate should ask before making the decision to run for school board. Most important? What’s your why?