Meaningfully involving students on school boards can ensure student engagement, which raises academic achievement.

Students have valid opinions, knowledge, ideas, and experiences that school boards will benefit from.

Having students on school boards can help ensure that adults know what is actually happening in schools right now.

“Anything about us without us is not for us.” Schools can put democracy into action with students on school boards.  

Engaging students on school boards may be one of the most powerful ways to teach students about democracy in society.  

Student involvement throughout the leadership process of schools can show teachers school boards are committed to teaching and the sustainability of school.  ​

Engaging students on school boards can significantly improve the effectiveness of school improvement measures in school.

Students become more effective learners when they are empowered on school boards, and involved in the process of decision-making affecting them throughout their lives.

The attitudes, policies, and structures of schools will change when students are on school boards.

 Embracing a diverse perspectives makes student voice the most significant tool to true representation of student populations.

Educators and school leaders have an ethical responsibility to engage students as partners throughout education, particularly in the decision-making that affects them every single day.