Students Engaged

in Advancing Texas

For a SEAT at the Table

A movement of students demonstrating youth visibility in policymaking.

SEAT organizer Alissa speaking at a rally for public education

SEAT organizers smiling in the Texas Capitol auditorium

SEAT advocate at a microphone podium

SEAT organizers smiling

SEAT organizers smiling and wearing purple Advocacy Day shirts

SEAT Advocacy Day participant asking a question with a microphone

SEAT organizer Aihanuwa speaking at the Youth Capitol Takeover

SEAT leaders smiling together

Programs

Youth are not only leaders of tomorrow... We are active change agents today.

Community Engagement Fellowship

Prioritizing grassroots and rural policy engagement

Annual Statewide Advocacy Day

Breaking barriers to engage in the Texas Legislature

Mary Beth Tinker Fellowship

Restoring clarity and efficacy in federal policymaking

Creator Collective

Producing digital content and creative arts for impact

Legislative Bootcamp

Equipping students to tackle Texas-sized issues

Research Collective

Innovating community solutions for impact

Chapter Leadership

Building bases across Texas for civic transformation

School Board Organizing

Sustaining muscle memory for grassroots mobilization

Community Engagement Fellowship

Prioritizing grassroots and rural policy engagement

Annual Statewide Advocacy Day

Breaking barriers to engage in the Texas Legislature

Mary Beth Tinker Fellowship

Restoring clarity and efficacy in federal policymaking

Creator Collective

Producing digital content and creative arts for impact

Legislative Bootcamp

Equipping students to tackle Texas-sized issues

Research Collective

Innovating community solutions for impact

Chapter Leadership

Building bases across Texas for civic transformation

School Board Organizing

Sustaining muscle memory for grassroots mobilization

Community Engagement Fellowship

Prioritizing grassroots and rural policy engagement

Annual Statewide Advocacy Day

Breaking barriers to engage in the Texas Legislature

Mary Beth Tinker Fellowship

Restoring clarity and efficacy in federal policymaking

Creator Collective

Producing digital content and creative arts for impact

Legislative Bootcamp

Equipping students to tackle Texas-sized issues

Research Collective

Innovating community solutions for impact

Chapter Leadership

Building bases across Texas for civic transformation

School Board Organizing

Sustaining muscle memory for grassroots mobilization

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For a SEAT

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We are Students Engaged.

at the Table

Mighty Impact

2025 Impact Report

In three years as a student-led movement, SEAT has become a formidable force in Texas policymaking.

Restorative Civic History Zine

A 32-page youth-designed zine reclaiming erased student histories through community research, art, storytelling, and resilience.

Student Bill of Rights

A declaration crafted by 100+ students outlining protections for free expression, due process, and the future of public education.

policy impact

Facing a shifting policy landscape affecting public education, civil rights, and democracy, student voices are needed now more than ever to be the frontline for defending our communities and our shared future.

Congressional Youth Mental Health Agenda

SEAT introduced a package of legislation to the U.S. Congress for youth suicide prevention and mental health

Challenging Texas' Senate Bill 12 DEI Ban

Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) is challenging Texas' Student Identity Censorship Law in federal courts with the ACLU of Texas

No Data About Us Without Us – No To Surveillance

Advancing school equity by addressing digital censorship, policing, and surveillance

Anti-Transgender School Board Policies

SEAT has helped communities build muscle memory for rapid response at school board meetings.

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