Do school boards have a role in student achievement? Recent research suggests that they do. This article identifies 12 board of education leadership practices associated with higher levels of student achievement: creating a vision, using data, setting goals, monitoring progress and taking corrective action, creating awareness and urgency, engaging the community, connecting with district leadership, creating climate, providing staff development, developing policy with a focus on student learning, demonstrating commitment, and practicing unified governance. The relationship between these board leadership practices and the role of the board/superintendent leadership team is also discussed. (Contains 1 figure.)