Nominate a Leader for Education Justice Academy
Do you know someone who should run for their local school board, or a community partner who knows emerging leaders? Nominate them for the Education Justice Academy.
EJA recruits, trains, and supports local leaders from across California to become effective, equity-driven school board members. Our participants include women, people of color, LGBTQ leaders, first-generation Californians, multigenerational community advocates, rural organizers, parents, educators, and young people returning home to serve the next generation. All identities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued here.
What EJA Offers
EJA provides a rigorous, community-centered 10-week academy built around 35 learning outcomes in school governance, policy, budgeting, communications, ethics, community organizing, and student-centered leadership. Our program blends seminars, coaching, retreats, and peer learning to prepare leaders to govern with clarity, courage, and a commitment to justice.
We believe:
Governance matters. Strong school boards create more just, resilient, and student-centered systems.
Justice requires confronting historical inequities and building schools where every student feels safe, seen, supported, and able to thrive.
Democracy depends on capable, representative local school boards that reflect their communities.
Impact comes from understanding the specific powers of school boards and using them to improve student outcomes.
Community sustains leaders. EJA builds a statewide network of peers committed to strengthening public education.
Learn more at: https://www.edjusticeacademy.org/
Spring 2026 Northern California Academy Dates
Kick-Off Weekend (in person): April 24–26
Weekly Sunday Seminars (online): May 3–July 10, 6:00–8:15 pm
Graduation Weekend (in person): July 17–19
Our Southern California cohort will run September–December 2026. We accept folks from all CA counties in both our spring and fall academy.
