CLOSED: Student Representation on K-12 School Boards (Eric Moffa)

Remote: this project is scheduled to begin on 7/13/2026 and run for 6 weeks, finishing on 8/21/2026.

Project Description

Some K-12 school districts in the US allow for student representation on school boards. Little is known about the impact of this representation on students’ civic development or the impact of students’ voices on district policies. This summer research project aims to review the related literature on K-12 school governance, conduct interviews with participants of such programs, and begin analyzing qualitative data gained through these collection processes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this project.

Special Comments

No.

Project Information (subject to change)

Estimated Start Date: 7/13/2026

Estimated End Date: 8/21/2026

Estimated Project Duration: 6 weeks

Maximum Number of Students Sought: 1

Research Location: Remote

Travel Required? No (If “yes”: )

Contact Information: Eric Moffa (email: moffae@wlu.edu)