The Saskatchewan Rivers Public Board of Education and Saskatchewan Rivers Students for Change have received the 2019 Premier’s Board of Education award for Innovation and Excellence in Education. They are being recognized for the submission, “Empowering Students and Responding to Student Voice: A Student-led Pathway to Improve Student Outcomes.” The Saskatchewan Rivers Board along with a team of students implemented a division-wide council which regularly discusses challenges and opportunities, takes part in leadership and learning, plans actions and events, and advocates for student learning and well-being. The council provide advice and perspective directly to the board through elected student trustees. The $3,000 award is sponsored by Xerox Canada.