The future we choose for our public schools is the future we choose for our country.
The School Board Integrity Project recruits, trains, and elects school board candidates who believe in good governance, academic freedom and excellence, and inclusive schools where every student belongs.
The School Board Integrity Project is a 501(c)(4) organization that recruits, trains, and elects school board members who will practice good governance, pursue academic freedom and excellence, and foster inclusive public schools where every kid belongs.
Why this matters: With nearly 1 in 5 elected officials in the U.S. serving on a school board, school board members represent the largest single category of elected officials in the country. These races shape not only education policy but the future of our democracy.
The crisis we face: Well-funded right-wing political groups are organized and winning local school board elections. In races where fewer than 10% of voters typically participate, these groups are leveraging outside money to essentially install candidates who represent narrow political agendas—not the best interests of students, families, or educators.
Our solution: We provide candidates with the tools, training, and support they need to run strong campaigns. Since 2023, we've helped more than 500 school board candidates run for office in 38 states, with an average win rate of 75%.
< 10%
Typical voter turnout in school board elections
1 in 5
Nearly 1 in 5 elected officials in the United States serves on school boards
$250
To train a School Board Integrity Project candidate
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The future we choose for our public schools is the future we choose for our country.
Right-wing groups depend on low voter turnout and lack of competition to win these crucial races. But when given the chance, voters reject extremism in favor of good governance, academic excellence, and inclusivity. Ultimately, it’s about freedom. Polling shows 76% of parents support the schools their children attend, and 80% oppose book bans.
500+
Candidates trained nationwide since 2023
38
States with active School Board Integrity Project programs
75%
Average win rate
Our Track Record
Since our founding in 2023, we’ve proudly become the leading national organization exclusively focused on school board elections. Our candidates are winning because they represent what communities actually want: transparent governance, academic excellence and freedom, and schools where every student can thrive.
Why School Boards Matter Now
School boards control the most important levers of public education: how local dollars are spent, what curricula students are taught, who leads districts, and whether schools are safe and inclusive. As conservatives tighten their grip on state legislatures and the federal government, school board members have become a last line of defense in the fight for democracy.
The Stakes
What we’re seeing play out in classrooms nationwide is nothing short of a full-scale attack on the foundation of our nation's public schools, which more than 50 million students rely on. By leveraging low turnout and high funding, right-wing groups are building a pipeline of political power rooted in censorship, discrimination, and division. We must act now to protect our kids, our schools, and our democracy.