State boards of education can advocate to include current teachers as members. Whether it is through a voting member, nonvoting member, or teacher advisory committee, direct educator voice is critical in state board decision making. Most state boards do have former teachers as voting members, and they add a wealth of classroom knowledge to their board deliberations. However, current practitioners provide a unique perspective, as they will implement enacted policies and directly experience the educational challenges associated with those policies. The coronavirus pandemic illuminated existing ills in the American educational system, the lack of teacher voice at all levels of decision making being a key one. This policy update discusses the importance of including teacher members and the effectiveness of utilizing teacher advisory boards. Recommendations for involving teachers in state boards of education are included.