Records show some candidates were hand-picked by 1776 Project PAC, a national conservative political group that spent more than $160,000 this spring on local public school board races.

Principals are now expected to be instructional leaders, operational managers, crisis responders, community liaisons, data analysts, and human capital specialists.

Date &amp; Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this webinar, K–12 budget consultants will share best practices for modern district budgeting that help leaders prepare for enrollment or funding changes, strengthen financial communication with school boards, make smarter staffing decisions, anticipate cost pressures, and avoid always reacting in crisis mode.