State education board values teen perspective

URBANA – Even before they've received their high school diploma, two University Laboratory High School students have earned seats at a very important table.

Micah Berman and Ranny Ma are two of only 15 students statewide selected to be part of the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council – where they'll literally sit at the board's table, talking about all things education.

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