New TASB Advocacy Game Helps Trustees Engage in Legislative Process
With the 90th Texas Legislature just months away, TASB has introduced a new resource to make legislative advocacy more interactive and engaging for member trustees.
The TASB Advocacy Game, now available on the Association’s TASB Connect platform, provides school board members with an interactive way to participate in advocacy activities leading up to and during the legislative session. The game is designed to give members of all experience levels the chance to strengthen their advocacy skills while staying informed about important issues affecting Texas public schools.
“It is critical for trustees to engage in the legislative process, particularly as we get closer to another legislative session,” said Kelly Rasti, associate executive director of Governmental Relations. “We hope the new Advocacy Game will help our members continue to have meaningful conversations with legislators and stay on top of important issues, while building an interactive and collaborative community of advocates.”
Trustees can access the game by logging in to TASB Connect, where they will find a list of advocacy opportunities worth varying point totals based on the type of action taken. Game players can complete simple actions, such as following TASB social media accounts, or participating in more advanced activities, such as visiting the Capitol to testify at a hearing. By completing opportunities and earning points, trustees will climb the advocacy leaderboard as they compete against fellow school leaders.
“We wanted trustees to feel connected to their peers as they play,” Rasti said. “When board members can see others across the state taking part, it builds momentum and reminds everyone that they’re part of a larger effort on behalf of our public schools.”
Trustees are encouraged to visit the Advocacy Game homepage often, as new opportunities will be added in the coming months and throughout the legislative session.
Matt Mitchell
Matt Mitchell serves as senior communications specialist for the Communications, Marketing, and Events team. He contributes to TASB.org and Texas Lone Star magazine, hosts the TABS Talks podcast, and creates and manages content for TASB social media.
Mitchell previously served as a communications specialist at The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on internal communications and staff-focused content for the web. He also previously worked for KXAN-TV as social media manager, where he managed the station’s daily social media content and long-form marketing campaigns.
Mitchell is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
