Erika Washington celebrates Women’s History Month on Sticky Note Conversations and frames education as part of reproductive justice, emphasizing safe, well-resourced schools and accurate curriculum. She interviews Dr. Tricia Braxton, an HBCU graduate, former New York City police officer, longtime Nevada resident, and first-time elected member of the Nevada State Board of Education representing District 1. Braxton shares why her family moved to Las Vegas, how Emerge Nevada helped her find her political voice, and why representation and accountability motivated her to run. She explains Nevada’s education governance structure, including the difference between local school boards, the Nevada Department of Education, and the 11-member State Board, and how the public can follow meetings, livestreams, and submit comment. Braxton discusses how rankings depend on criteria and funding, how law enforcement and family experiences shape her approach, and the legacy she hopes to leave.
https://www.triciabraxton4nv.com/
https://doe.nv.gov/boards-commissions-councils/publicmeetings/

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:57) - Welcome & Guest Introduction
(06:08) - Why Las Vegas?
(09:11) - Running for Office
(10:48) - Emerge Program
(15:40) - Goals on the State Board
(18:21) - School Choice & Individualized Education
(24:26) - Nevada's Education Rankings
(29:48) - State Board Structure & Function
(39:34) - Policy vs Implementation
(50:00) - Tricia's Mom - Breaking Barriers in NYPD
(54:25) - Being the First
(58:13) - Law Enforcement Background & Education
(01:09:58) - Board Meetings & Public Engagement
(01:12:49) - Who is Dr. Tricia?
(01:14:54) - The American Dream
(01:16:51) - Legacy
(01:19:50) - Closing