#StuVoice Archive
"In May 2012, students around the world formed Student Voice with the creation of the #StuVoice Twitter chats. Soon, presidential candidates, the Secretary of Education, Fortune 100 companies, education corporations, reporters, teachers, parents and community members joined the conversation to discuss ways to make the the education system beneficial for all involved." --www.stuvoice.org/
Monday September 19, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Home schooling has been around for ages, here's how it's changing America and the way students learn. https://t.co/4KJeuQkL7b
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Welcome to our Twitter chat in partnership with !
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Start off by introducing yourself and telling us where you're from. Don't forget to use tonight!
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So excited to be here! I'm Whitney and I work with
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So excited to be here! Love to partner with other organizations that elevate student voice.
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Andrew here from Kentucky.
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Q1: What actions does your school take to build a school climate where students feel safe and respected?
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Hello and friends! I'm Sachi and I also work at . So glad that my first Twitter chat will be in the name of
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A1: Gathering feedback from Ss & really using it to drive change can help build a climate where Ss feel respected and safe.
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Student in Kentucky have been testing methods of measuring school climate.
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A1 We have declared a critical pillar of strategic plan, honoring student voice - we are trying:)
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Q2: Data from finds that 1 in 4 students are bullied. Do you see bullying at your school?
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A1: Asking Ss about their experiences is key to understanding whether they feel safe & respected - need to know what they think!
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We are excited to join the chat happening now on and !
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A2: Ss have an on the ground understanding of what bullying is happening - it's important to give them a safe venue to report it.
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Q3: If students at your school feel unsafe, do they have a space to voice their concerns?
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A3: There are many ways to provide safe spaces for Ss to voice their concerns - anon. surveys are a one great option.
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A3: It is imperative that are safe, supportive & empowering places so all students can thrive.
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., in my experience, anonymity is a crucial piece that must be honored for Ss to feel safe voicing their concerns.
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A4: Understanding what types of bullying are happening is key - understanding what kinds of bullying & why is key. Ask Ss.
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A3: can often have systems that inhibit, rather than value the . Sharing power & control can be challenging, but vital.
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. So true! Ss need to be partners in building a culture that emphasizes and
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Q5: How can be emphasized in schools to help promote student safety and wellbeing?
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A4: Peer-led anti-bullying efforts have also show promising results!
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A5: Asking Ss about their experiences & having them be active partners in creating a school climate is key.
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A4 We have launched and are building Restorative Circles, Oleweus, Leader In Me, GSA, Link Crew to honor
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According to a quote from last year, bullying rates are steady or on the decline. Still true? https://t.co/FhlS8sPReR
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Q6: What advice would you give to educators who want to build a school culture that emphasizes safety and wellbeing?
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We must recognize, and value as stakeholders to cultivate a positive .
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A6: Get feedback from students! Then partner w/ Ss to use that feedback to drive improvements.
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Ss are in the classroom every day - they have unique insight into what is working and what's not.
