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  2. 47. Are student voices being heard by boards of education?

Apr 27, 2022

Among the largest school districts in the United States, 14 percent have students serving on their boards of education. Some have full voting rights, some play an advisory role, but all are there to help ensure that students are represented when adults make education policy. But are student voices really being heard when big decisions are made? How do students feel about the big issues school boards are tackling? And how can student board members improve the school governance process? In this episode, three students join Kevin to discuss their experiences serving as school board members.