The Student Action Board is for schools that want to empower students to become leaders by addressing challenges in their schools through research, collaboration, and actionable solutions.
Let’s unleash the version of your school where students are bold, confident, and fully empowered to make real change. This isn’t about business as usual—it’s about creating a culture where students lead the way, take charge, and bring their brilliant ideas to life. If you’re ready to ditch the status quo and step into an era where your school thrives on student leadership and innovation, the Student Action Board is waiting for you!
HOW DO I KNOW YOU NEED THIS?
TEACHING IN THE CHAOS OF A PANDEMIC
When I started teaching during the pandemic, it felt impossible to balance grace, empathy, and rigorous teaching. The world constantly reminded me to meet my students’ needs first, but all I could think was:
“HOW THE HECK DO YOU DO THAT AND TEACH THEM CONTENT TOO?!?”
Back in 2020, I was overwhelmed by the chaos of COVID. But when I leaned into understanding my students, everything clicked. The relationships I built didn’t just solve classroom issues—they empowered students to show up for themselves in ways I couldn’t have imagined
Now, I’m on a mission to help YOUR school experience the same shift:
Where relationships reign, students' voices drive the work, and classrooms transform into ecosystems of joyful learning.
I’VE BEEN EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE
It took countless trial-and-error moments to find the answer. But when I finally realized that students needed to feel understood to truly thrive, everything changed:
I stopped writing behavior referrals.
I found joy and laughter with my students every day.
I built a classroom culture (as my principal described it) where high expectations met life-changing skills like self-advocacy and collaboration.
And guess what? My students rose to the occasion—they transformed. They didn’t just comply; they became leaders, advocates, and collaborators.
ARE THESE CHALLENGES HOLDING YOUR SCHOOL BACK?
DO THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?
Students are disengaged and unmotivated.
Teachers are overwhelmed with classroom behavior issues.
Initiatives and policies that don’t address students’ real needs.
The Student Action Board is here to fix that.
Our high-impact elective curriculum empowers students to:
Build confidence, leadership, and self-advocacy skills.
Identify, research, and solve the challenges that matter most to them.
Ready-made materials like lesson plans, slide decks, and templates let you focus on what matters most—your students.
This means fewer behavior issues, greater joy in the classroom, and solutions that WORK.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET
By implementing the Student Action Board, your school will:
Empower students with essential 21st-century skills.
Lighten your teachers’ workload with a ready-made curriculum.
Develop systems and policies driven by students ' voices.
Then it’s time to bring the Student Action Board to your school!
BREAKING IT DOWN:
WHAT IS THE STUDENT ACTION BOARD?
EMPOWER STUDENTS. TRANSFORM SCHOOLS. INSPIRE CHANGE.
The Student Action Board is Black on Black Education’s elective course curriculum designed to turn students into leaders and change agents.
Rooted in equity and culturally responsive learning, the program guides students through identifying challenges in their schools and creating actionable, research-based solutions to present to school leadership.
This isn’t just a curriculum—it’s a movement for schools committed to building school culture rooted in student voice.
HOW IT WORKS: THE FOUR-PHASE PROCESS TO IGNITE CHANGE
WHY YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS
THE STUDENT ACTION BOARD
TRANSFORMATIVE RESULTS FOR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS
The Student Action Board isn’t just about improving schools—it’s about empowering students to thrive as leaders and advocates. Schools that have implemented the program have seen:
Improved Policies: Initiatives built on student insights that solve real challenges.
Student Empowerment: Young people become active contributors to their learning environments.
Cultural Transformation: A shift to collaboration, equity, and mutual respect among students and staff.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL?
IT’S TIME TO EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE.
REAL STORIES, REAL IMPACT:
SAB TESTIMONIALS
WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?
“Teenagers can’t handle this responsibility.”
“We can’t meet all their needs.”
“They don’t even know what they want!”
IT’S UNDERSTANDABLE TO HESITATE.
YOU MIGHT BE THINKING:
But let’s be honest—creating policies and initiatives without student input hasn’t worked. Your students are experts in their own experience. With the right structure and support, they’ll amaze you with their insights and solutions.
WHY THIS PROGRAM WORKS
The Student Action Board creates a structured space for students to:
FEEL SEEN, HEARD, AND VALUED.
VOICE THEIR CONCERNS.
DEVELOP SOLUTIONS ON THEIR OWN TERMS.
This isn’t just about fixing issues—it’s about transforming your school into a place where student voices drive success.
LEADERS SHARE THE IMPACT OF THE STUDENT ACTION BOARD
