Upper St. Clair Student Named To PA State Board Of Education

Pittsburgh PA

08 April, 2020

10:10 AM

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UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - An Upper St. Clair High School sophomore was recently selected to serve as one of two student representatives on the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. Eva Rankin will begin a two-year term this spring. Wondering how that happened? The Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils annually selects one student to serve in a two-year term as representative on the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. These students become active voices voice on the state board by working closely with the adult representatives to draft and implement policies for basic and higher education in Pennsylvania. In a district release, Rankin said she looks forward to applying her leadership skills and voice to advocate for Pennsylvania's students and for public education in the commonwealth. "One of the greatest strengths of Pennsylvania's public education system is the versatility and magnitude of options available to students," she said. "Two major pathways students can pursue are college preparation and career readiness. As a person who can see the importance of both paths, I appreciate how the public education system takes into account the different backgrounds, interests, and strengths of their students." However, she believes that economic disparity among Pennsylvania's 500 school districts remains a significant issue. In addition to being an honor student, Rankin is an active member of the Upper St. Clair High School community. She serves in a leadership role through her participation in Student Council, the No Place for Hate Committee, Leadership Academy, Natural Helpers and Best Buddies. She is a member of the varsity soccer and indoor track teams and participates in choir as well as speech and debate. She also competes in club soccer with the Beadling Soccer Club.