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This session explores the governance and policy challenges faced by two school districts that nearly got swept into the ongoing culture wars. As the current social and political climate continues to take a toll on school district resources, focus, and energy, some community groups are disrupting board meetings and demanding inclusion and exclusion of curricula that historically has been non-controversial. This session will examine the specific steps the districts took to navigate these challenges and minimize the controversy. Attendees will gain insight into how these strategies helped maintain focus on best educational practices and restore productive governance. Discussion will also include the replicability of their approaches and what they did to calm the troubled waters in their communities.This event is reserved for school district or public agency employees only. Please contact Client Services for more information.