Why was the West Hempstead school district board of education listening to students? Find out what was on the children's minds.

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The West Hempstead School District’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council made a presentation to board members during the district’s board of education meeting on March 14.

Civic engagement, advocacy and the art of written/oral persuasion were on display as West Hempstead’s scholars from grades 3-12 proposed new school furniture, healthier lunch options, additional clubs, the implementation of solar energy, and new school events to promote district pride.