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We are currently looking for State Coordinators! As a State Coordinator, you will be a liaison between NSBMA and student board member associations. The application is available on our website!
We're excited to announce the April Student Board Member of the Month: Sami Saeed from Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland! Sami has worked throughout the year to increase communication, improve school lunches, improve school safety, and much more.
Congratulations!
🌟 Congratulations to Andrew Hoopes from Interboro School District, Pennsylvania, our Student Board Member of the Month for March! 🎉 Andrew's dedication to representing student voices and advocating for positive change has made a significant impact on his school's community.✨
Attention, Student Board Members! Prepare for memorable bonding sessions on Discord! Engage in meaningful discussions, games, and camaraderie as we fortify our teamwork. Save the dates and let's cultivate lasting connections! Join our discord via the link in our Linktree!
🎙️ Exciting news! Introducing "The Future Networks" podcast - by students, for students! Our intro episode is now live on YouTube & Spotify! Join us for discussions on the future of education and beyond. Tune in now and look out for episodes in the future!
#TheFutureNetworks
🎉 Let's celebrate National School Social Work Week!
This week, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of school social workers nationwide. Join us in recognizing and thanking school social workers for their invaluable contributions to education and student success!
Meet Michael Keyes, our marvelous West Regional Strategy Coordinator. Michael serves on the Nevada State Board of Education, uplifting the voices of almost half a million students.
Welcome Michael!
Meet Nikita Jadhav, our fantastic West Regional Vice President. Nikita serves on the San Marcos Unified School District Board, uplifting the voices of more than 20,000 students.
Welcome Nikita!
Meet Brooke Lieberman, our incredible East Regional Coordinator. Brooke serves on the Frederick County Public Schools Board, uplifting the voices of more than 47,000 students. Welcome Brooke!
Meet Rida Karim, our outstanding East Regional Vice President. Rida serves on the Fairfax County Public Schools Board, uplifting the voices of more than 180,000 students. Welcome Rida!
Meet Anika Yu, our wonderful National Policy Director. Anika serves on the Dublin Unified School District Board, representing over 13,000 students!
Welcome Anika!
Meet Ava Havidic, our incredible NSBMA National President. Ava serves on the Broward County Public Schools Board, uplifting the voices of more than 251,000 students. Welcome Ava!
Just a reminder that we are having our NSBMA Networks: Winter Summit this Saturday from 2 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern and 11 am - 12:30 pm Pacific! We have two very special guests speaking and if you sign up + attend, you'll be entered in a raffle to win a 10 dollar Amazon gift card!
In recognizing School Board Recognition Month, we want to extend our gratitude to our committed school boards. Your continuous hard work is the key to amplifying student voices and uplifting the entire educational experience.
Attention current student school board members! NSMBA invites you to join our winter summit, where we aim to foster collaboration networks and strengthen connections within the student representative community. To sign up, please visit our Linktree!
That's a wrap for 2023! Stay tuned for much more in 2024! Thank you all for your support throughout this year. If you're a current or former SBM and interested in joining NSBMA, join our Discord (link in bio) Can't wait to see what everyone does this year!
#StudentVoice#NSBMA
“I think we should view young people as our allies,” - @drvickip
📖 Read more about the challenges faced by student school board members and the young people across the nation - @NSBMA_US - working to support them.
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Students who serve on state and local school boards typically don’t have a vote but they want to make an impact. Recognizing the challenges and possibilities of the role, former student board members formed @NSBMA_US to help students hit the ground running
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