Research
Currently, there is little research on student board members and their presence, engagement, accomplishments, and struggles in serving on public school boards. In order to ensure there is accurate and comprehensive information on the state of student board members across the United States, the National Student Board Member Association partners with student researchers and organizations to conduct research on student representation and outcomes.
The National Student Board Member Association seeks to serve as a hub for student representation research. In this context, we have partnered with the School Board and Youth Engagement Lab (S-BYE) at Columbia's Teachers College.
Research Spotlight: Data-Driven School Governance at Teachers College
The School Board and Youth Engagement Lab (S-BYE) at Teachers College, Columbia University is highlighting the importance of student voice in democratic school governance through its Data-Driven School Governance initiative and the Dewey Data Project. S-BYE is mapping student representation in districts and states across the nation, and publishing a series of reports detailing their findings.
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This work aligns closely with the National Student Board Member Association’s commitment to strengthening youth engagement in governance. NSBMA is proud to collaborate with researchers at Columbia as part of an ongoing partnership supporting evidence-based models for student representation, transparent decision-making, and inclusive participation across school districts nationwide.
NSBMA Research Portfolio
NSBMA seeks to serve as a hub for student-representation research.
Developing a Report on the State of Student Board Members
Quantifying How Student Engagement Improves Schools
Create a Culture of Civic Engagement in Schools
Identifying Effective Student Representation Models
Tracking Accomplishments of Student Board Members
Understanding Other Factors Related to Student Representation