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Student Voice Services

As the only national organization built by and for student board members (SBMs), we offer customized consulting services to help education stakeholders meaningfully center student voice. Whether you’re a school district launching or strengthening student board member roles, a conference organizer seeking dynamic student speakers, or an education organization exploring youth engagement strategies, NSBMA is your trusted partner in creating spaces where student participation is not only invited, but impactful, structured, and sustained. We believe that effective student representation improves education for all students, creating school systems and organizations that are more inclusive, informed, and aligned with the communities they serve.

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Student Voice Systems Design & Implementation

We support education leaders, institutions and companies to design, strengthen, and implement structures that center student participation in governance and decision-making. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Establishing or enhancing student board member (SBM) roles, including policy development, voting rights, and equitable selection processes

  • Creating or revitalizing Student Advisory Councils (SACs) or similar student leadership bodies

  • Supporting training and onboarding for student participants, advisors, and staff or district leaders

  • Advising on sustainable structures that integrate student input into decision-making

 

Ideal for school districts, state agencies, and education organizations seeking to embed authentic student voice into their governance and engagement strategies.

Leadership Development & Professional Learning

We lead high-impact, interactive workshops and training to prepare student board members (SBMs) and their adult allies for effective, collaborative governance. Our offerings include:

  • Governance 101 and policy proposal writing

  • Mock board meetings and public speaking

  • Workshops for adults on supporting SBMs and SACs, and shifting board culture

  • Training on effective intergenerational collaboration

  • Peer-to-peer learning with experienced SBMs and student leaders from our national network

 

Available as one-time workshops or a series, virtual or in-person.

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Student Voice Integration for Events & Initiatives

NSBMA can help you bring student voice meaningfully into your conferences, strategic planning sessions, or community engagement events. We:

  • Curate and prepare student panels and sessions that offer firsthand insight on education issues, student experience, and policy solutions

  • Coach student speakers to contribute insightfully and confidently, 

  • Coordinate logistics and compensation for student participation

  • Advise on event formats that enable authentic intergenerational exchange

 

From superintendent convenings to regional and national education summits, we’ll ensure students are at the table and fully supported.

Why Work With Us?

  • National Expertise: NSBMA supports hundreds of SBMs across the United States; we understand what works

  • Youth-Led, Intergenerational Approach: Our team includes current and former student board members alongside experienced nonprofit leaders

  • Commitment to Effective Representation: We help institutions create student voice structures that are both inclusive and impactful, ensuring diverse voices are heard and valued

Get in Touch

Interested in working with us? We’d love to learn more about your needs.

Reach out to George-Constantinos Charonis, NSBMA Executive Director at: george.charonis@nsbma.net

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