Repeated reference to educational issues in letters to the editor has a real impact. Write to members of the school board and relevant members of the central administration. Call school board members. The list of school board members includes home phone numbers. Don't be shy.
Board members are eager to receive calls from their constituents.
When there is an issue of interest or concern to you, call members of the board. Speak at a School Board meeting. The public is invited to offer brief comments at the beginning of school board meetings and meetings of the board committees. The Guilford County Schools web site provides information about the meetings schedule.