Can My Brother's Keeper Become Obsolete? A Bold Vision for Education with Phillip Howard

In this episode of RightNOWLeaders, we sit down with a dedicated Newburgh Board of Education member, Phillip Howard, to discuss the critical role of local leadership and the transformative impact of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative. The conversation dives deep into the systemic challenges facing students of color and how school board governance serves as the most influential tool for driving long-term community change. We explore the essential partnership between school districts and municipal leaders, the importance of advocacy, and why effective early intervention is the key to student success.