Governor Carney has announced the commencement of the application period for the Student Representative position on the State Board of Education
April 23, 2024
Applications for rising 11th or 12th grade student seat are due May 6, 2024
Governor John Carney has announced the opening of the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education, with applications due by May 6, 2024. Interested students, who must be rising juniors or seniors in the 2024-2025 academic year, can access the application on the State Board of Education website.
Since 2019, Governor Carney has appointed a student representative to ensure that Delaware students have a voice in significant educational decisions. Rising juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for this opportunity, with the deadline set for May 6.
File Photo: Dorcas Olatunji (17) participates in a regular Delaware State Board of Education meeting Thursday, Sept.19, 2019; at the Community Education Building in Wilmington, DE.
Dorcas Olatunji was the first student to be named to the Delaware State Board of Education. Photo By Saquan Stimpson.
The selected student will serve as a non-voting member of the Board, representing the student perspective on educational matters. Applicants demonstrating a dedication to enhancing education quality in Delaware will receive priority consideration.
Shawn Brittingham, President of the State Board of Education, emphasized the importance of incorporating a youth perspective into the Board’s discussions and decision-making processes. The student seat, established by legislation in 2018, aims to provide valuable insight into policies and programs affecting students statewide.
The Board holds regular monthly meetings open to the public, typically scheduled for the third Thursday evening of each month, with locations rotating across the three counties.