Chicago Board of Ed. 2025-26 Honorary Student Board Member Application Deadline Extended!

001I value education and I deeply value student voice. Students should be central to any conversation that involves them, their school and school community. That's why I became active in my school's local school council. That's why I wanted to become the honorary student board member. I wanted to represent the student voice, the student perspective in my school and in the district. One of the many ways I have represented student voice while I served on the board include being part of the student roundt discussions in which I encourage other students to find their own voice and realize that they are leaders that they have a voice and their needs are also important and that we are here for them. The biggest thing I learned in my journey as the honorary student board member is what it means to be a leader. Now, most people think that being a leader is being in charge of everyone, but really being a leader is taking care of those in your charge. And those in my charge are all of the students in Chicago. And there's a lot of responsibility when it comes to this role. But then there's also a lot of learning. Chicago. I know the next student will come in and take this role and put their own unique self into it. To all those considering applying, here are the details. You must be a rising junior or senior. To be eligible, the student must hold a 3.0 GPA or above and have proven leadership experience. Go to cpsb.org. You also receive a $1,000 scholarship to either two or four-year college.