{"id":11995,"date":"2025-01-13T15:27:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T20:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdstudentcouncils.org\/?p=11995"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:09:25","slug":"state-smob-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/13\/state-smob-news\/","title":{"rendered":"News from the Student Member on the Board of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/index.php\/student-member-on-the-board-of-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7093 alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-260x107.jpg 260w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-50x21.jpg 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-526x216.jpg 526w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-82x34.jpg 82w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-117x48.jpg 117w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo-190x78.jpg 190w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMOB_logo.jpg 704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14832 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena.jpeg 109w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena-38x50.jpeg 38w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena-68x90.jpeg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" \/><\/a><strong>Lorena Wu &#8211; 2026-2027<\/strong><br \/>\nStudent Member on the State Board of Education<br \/>\nMontgomery County<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lorena-Wu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Personal Statement &amp; Resume<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lorena is an accomplished and dedicated student leader who will represent Maryland students with insight, integrity, and strength at the state level.\u00a0 She was sworn in by the Montgomery County Clerk of the Court on July 1, 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/c3WE-Zz872o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see movie<\/a>).\u00a0 \u00a0See other pictures <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1qWej-Jnri-JY2alMehHSi1xLGs6dk2gT?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canva.link\/hehcikq9mecrnpj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15553 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-300x262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-167x146.png 167w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-50x44.png 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-422x368.png 422w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-57x50.png 57w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-103x90.png 103w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS.png 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/>State of our Schools &#8211; SMOB Advisory Council news &#8211; September 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<article>\n<h4><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SMOB-Spectrum-Chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMOB School Systems Chart<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"masc-full\"><strong>Forms and links related to SMOB outreach, student involvement, and news updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #1f2937; padding: 12px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15556 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-300x282.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-155x146.png 155w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-50x47.png 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-391x368.png 391w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-53x50.png 53w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns-96x90.png 96w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/questionscommentsconconcerns.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a>Student Concerns Form<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\">Share concerns and priorities with the SMOB for student voice and representation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SR25BCosu3RGjUAz9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/SR25BCosu3RGjUAz9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782567608440000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NjFEWKnk7sEqHBpaKJF5h\">Student Concerns Reporting Form | 2026-2027 State SMOB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #1f2937; padding: 12px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15552 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-300x204.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-215x146.png 215w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-74x50.png 74w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit-133x90.png 133w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/school-visit.png 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\">Event Invite Form<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\">Invite the State SMOB to come to your school or special event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-8XjXHIbDgk-1Iwm8BrlNWulhb3-DbX_JYvta-quqaSm6QA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-8XjXHIbDgk-1Iwm8BrlNWulhb3-DbX_JYvta-quqaSm6QA\/viewform?usp%3Ddialog&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782567608440000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0cIIkpfchC6lhoeFYiqkue\">Event Invitation Form | 2026-2027 State SMOB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #1f2937; padding: 12px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15553 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-300x262.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-167x146.png 167w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-50x44.png 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-422x368.png 422w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-57x50.png 57w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS-103x90.png 103w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-NEWS.png 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\">Newsletter Sign-Up<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\">Receive the SMOB newsletter directly to your personal email.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScl7ISxNdzkda3e1c-YZyS2QW23JHC-_czA0L1v27ICykAwGA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State of our State Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #1f2937; padding: 12px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15555 alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-300x220.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-199x146.png 199w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-50x37.png 50w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-502x368.png 502w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-68x50.png 68w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council-123x90.png 123w, https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SMOB-advisory-council.png 772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\">Advisory Council Form<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\">Apply or express interest in SMOB&#8217;s advisory council involvement (rolling applications)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf0BfcvsZ_3yIpxWyZ0_ZIOXuD4QssiYT0sXXxfx5d0WKQbYg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/pzKkMhYzsXhw7wbb8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782567608440000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TX7vRXdmgdT-0vP6tmYKW\">2026-2027 State SMOB Advisory Council Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article><\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorena Wu &#8211; 2026-2027 Student Member on the State Board of Education Montgomery County Personal Statement &amp; Resume Lorena is an accomplished and dedicated student leader who will represent Maryland students with insight, integrity, and strength at the state level.\u00a0 She was sworn in by the Montgomery County Clerk of the Court on July 1, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11995"}],"version-history":[{"count":63,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15867,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11995\/revisions\/15867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masc-temp.on-forge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}