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Thursday August 25, 2016
Do you know if is regularly Thursdays at 7:30?
Our August Chat on Student Leadership gets going in just a minute. Please join us! Tell your friends! Tell your students!
It's actually the last Thursday of the month, could be earlier depending on month
Hello! Thomas Mision PreServiceElemEdu T in Minnesota. Student Leadership is impt. to me bc....1/?
Just finished helping with HW. Let's go! Val, Fl
As a Student,I'm beginning in a new college,w/new classmates/Ts& heavily into TPrep Prog. Yet,my instinct to keep head down 2/?
Doyle, HS teacher in Bloomfield, NJ--and if our lambs are not leading, they're reduced to inmates.
Lurking in chat while attending parent meeting. Heeey!
So hype for this today! A1: Jamie, doc student , frmr Stud Gov spnsor, SS tchr, YPAR facilitator https://t.co/36AAtFaeqd
hey peoples 👋🏽, mustefa from Toronto. A1: student leadership is important to me because teacher leadership failed me.
Note: I will be tweeting chat on student leadership for the next hour. Amtrak wifi and tunnels notwithstanding. ;) Follow along!
Marc from MA. Student Leadership sets the tone
A0: I’m Jose, teacher in NYC, NY. Thanks for having me!
3/? My instinct to keep head down means I wont be able to use my voice to ask ?s & make sure my TPRep is culturally competent
welcome to the chat Thomas! Keep your head up!
A1: Ss leadership imp to me bcuz how live &lead most imp thing we can learn in K-12 &HE, can look up info, learn 2b part of comm
4/4 Esp. since TPRep Prog is primarily white Ss/Ts. So, yeah.
Good evening Alex training K-6 life hackers in LA.
A1. S leadership is impt to me because I have seen Ss like and do amazing things with their voices.
I'm Rusul, a huge student voice advocate, former adjunct & mom of two. Joining from Toronto tonight! Excuse the heavy tweets✊🏼
hey ! watching from afar- feeding the new baby, but hoping to see a great convo unfold
hit up some replies when you get the chance afterwards Tom! Every day is
Melinda, education writer.
Ss are an underutilized resource for school improvement. We need their input! https://t.co/eKbBeqwxbh
hi ! joining from happy hour--preparing for a new school year in harlem. middle school, 8th ELA. student leadership grants agency!
A0: Ashley, Chicago/burbs, higher ed. StLdrshp is important to me bc students know what they need + can help other Ss find voice.
A1. "Student leadership is important so they can show others how to act,"
A1: Monita from AL. Not in a school, so listening and RT'ing tonight!
Hey fine peeps! I'm Leigh Patel, based in Boston. A1: student ldrship is clutch b/c youth are the experts of their experiences
wooooo love ur tweeting his quotes!! https://t.co/bgBB5RnjEJ
A1. "Student leadership is important so they can show others how to act,"
TL:DR Im not assertive,might end up perpetuating system. I want to step up as a Student. Evn if others dont see it as a good thing
A1: The only roles that matter, same as their elders, but with more energy and skin in the game. The kids inspire me.
Hi ! Chris from NYC. Joining late as I get home. Love the topic.
aww!!! So good to see you! Hi baby 😘
A1 We know that the movement has to be led by those affected. For education, that means STUDENS, w/o ques.
I think we all make mistakes as we learn. beauty in acknowledging them &showing others how to make mistakes.
A1. "A good leader gives respect,"
A1 for : student leadership creates alternative structures that challenge establishment– hope that ‘they’’re comfortable with that.
A0: Monita from AL. Listening and RT'ing tonight!
A1. Students r instrumental in bringing SocJus & equity into classrooms, if Ts dnt show it, then Ss MUST speak up
Joanne from Missouri. Ready to learn.
oh, way to drop the mic on Q1. that was quick
Leigh that’s such a 💪🏽 one. I wish we had students involved in this discussion
can u include to show up in the stream :) thx! https://t.co/0q6khCswnF
Kaamil Jones, student, Science Leadership Academy in Philly, student leadership is important because the outcome affects me.
Hi Jess! What kind of agency and to do what, would love to hear…
A1.2 Also, Ss r not as bound as ppl already in system,they hav more freedom to speak up
Martin from Chicago. Gonna be lurking and doing some RT'ing tonight.
So, SO excited for Kaamil to join, share some necessary student perspecitve in chat https://t.co/2pKpc3AwTf
Kaamil Jones, student, Science Leadership Academy in Philly, student leadership is important because the outcome affects me.
students are so over-utilized right now to drive administrative decisions (testing, etc), but not for their ideas
A1: It's so important to teach children to be advocates for themselves and others. They're the ones who will change to world.
but you recognizing that is a huge step. Recognizing the necessary steps you need to take.
A1.3 If Edu is actually "for Ss",shouldnt they get to say "Hey, this isn't right to treat me like this"
A1 If the goal is to do what's best for students, we have to ask them what they want.
Think it's imp to keep in mind all Ss have agency, adults don't 'give' that to them. we can push other adults to make space
a0- I'm Louis, from Yonkers, Ny. Taught in nyc for 7 years.
A2: i'm brand new to my campus but see my admin training students to be mediators & mentors. https://t.co/O99z3esqwt
Yep, but I often lack courage to step up beyond the keyboard and speak up amongst peers. Though, Ive gotten better
100%. https://t.co/Vj1pX7il2A
. Nodding. This format can be challenging (intergenerat'l challenge); it's on us to create complementary spaces that r better fits.
too often Ss are exploited for funding, their attendance counts, but their voice doesnt 😒
RT:Think it's imp2keep in mind all Ss have agency,adults don't 'give' that2them.we can push other adults2make space
joining the chat on student leadership! if you're not in it yet, hop on over!
That's not school improvement. Faux accountability. Improvement = decisions made in Ss best interests. https://t.co/PK3NZp8dce
students are so over-utilized right now to drive administrative decisions (testing, etc), but not for their ideas
In 8th grade, led a group of peers around proposing an action plan for new electives in school.
Our HS GLOW club (Gay/Lesbian/Other/Whatever) has shown it's possible to carve out safe spaces within a larger oppressive culture.
A2 I tried to make my Future Edu Club encourage more SoJust,but not a lot of people seemed to care
A2 - I love 's Mix It Up Lunch initiative (https://t.co/ob4WGP2u6e ) Opportunities for Ss to lead in school each Oct
. i feel like students leading gives them the independence to decide what's working in a community, what isn't (1/2)
A2 Students are involved in our community youth court.
In 8th, led a group of 8th graders to establish a 5K and donated all of the proceeds ($5K) to homeless/transitioning Ss.
Awesome A2 response https://t.co/mBGkuLz5Ab
In 8th grade, led a group of peers around proposing an action plan for new electives in school.
Hey is your monthly opportunity to elevate your thinking about edu, don't miss it. Going on now!
For student leadership to be effective, schools need to held accountable on outcomes, impact & change based on students' voices.
Had 3-4 Ss be more interested,traded ideas,but not enough Ppl. I got discouraged&stopped
Science Leadership Academy never ceases to impress me. Nice to meet you Kaamil https://t.co/yrPuVg35Xn
Kaamil Jones, student, Science Leadership Academy in Philly, student leadership is important because the outcome affects me.
. and it provides students support to enact meaningful change. (2/2)
Hi . Joining my first chat - enjoying last 2 weeks of summer in Queens. 6th/9th Grade Math. Built my practice on student voice.
A2 also....the fantastic app for reporting harm developed by Boston Students Advisory Council. :) https://t.co/j8MbnmBevW
I hear you. What’s your number one worry when it comes to speaking out?
A2: Village Leadership Academy in Chicago teaches a social justice curriculum & students learn to organize!
thanks so much for joining! would love your ex's for A2!
Stepping into late. Cynthia in VT.
Yes. Any great examples of that accountability? Or where students are holding folks accountable? https://t.co/kNNld38eBr
For student leadership to be effective, schools need to held accountable on outcomes, impact & change based on students' voices.
A2: I'm struggling with this one. The comes to mind. Those kids.....blow my mind!
Hey ! Chris here from Jersey. Sorry I'm late. Hosting a show simultaneously.
I've found that this starts with myself just giving students the space and time to air any grievances
Q3 coming your way in a moment...
It’s interesting for sure.
. just host the first open prom for her classmates.
In my school district in Maryland, working to close opportunity gaps. Led by Ss of color. 🙌🏾 https://t.co/9GKI6XQ9XZ
A2. But, what I really admire is my MS Drama CLub,not exactly SoJust,but empowers youth through Plays. Ss involved/lead evrything
really like that. I feel that there’s always a ceiling though because.. adults run the system.
A2: The Council of Youth Research at UCLA was longtime student leadership org, lost funding tho https://t.co/V1LrnCuVXB
A2: Ice Bucket Challenge, brought attention to specific issue that would otherwise be overlooked. https://t.co/pVRnAgMHkX
A2 Drama Director just there to use power tools,direct,as well as guide,troubleshoot,make sure our ideas work
A2. All of those were S generated ideas and that is the most inspiring part of it all.
Shout-out to ! https://t.co/EglAI28Sal
A2: Village Leadership Academy in Chicago teaches a social justice curriculum & students learn to organize!
A2 - 's HS journalism Ss win freedom awards across the country, have no-censorship agreement with admins/teachers
A3: It makes students think they don’t deserve schooling, which is problematic on many levels. https://t.co/O6pyZ8VU8y
I wonder (Googling) if there’s any mass to student led organization against that type of accountability
A2.3 Drama director made it a safe, empowering club,that gives us exp. as real as can be. We build sets,act,use SFX thru own work
A2: & were always leading at my old school. Never afraid of admin &had parent/tchr support
welcome welcome. What show?
A3: it influences ideas of what "leadership" looks like and who can be a "leader," how to talk/dress/act https://t.co/g9XkyJ7vtK
I'm just afraid of looking like the passionate dolt who cant back up what I say w/o data,research,articles etc
A3 - it can be so easy to [falsely] assume Ss aren't active, don't want change, don't want to organize. Wrong. wrong. wrong.
When kids (&fams) have been taught for GENERATIONS their voice doesn't matter... lots of stuff to un-learn https://t.co/eWqe7LdG6Y
Open as in open to LGBT couples?
Students know when teachers embody these systemic issues, feel there's no point in student voice
Schools need to provide equitable opportunities for all students to lead. This must be intentional. https://t.co/NtwZy7X6w0
Are there any aspects of program that are replicable? I think the highest hurdle for some is how to begin this work.
A3 It saps the feeling of credibility&power away from Ss,makes them feel they know nothing of real world
A3: Student leaders can be co-opted for elite white interests on regular. Esp in pursuit of grant funding https://t.co/MIm8kqxba1
That said, I think Ss from trad oppressed bkgds have so MUCH to offer, we just, as society, haven't shown them the value of it
YESSSSS!! why even try sometimes? https://t.co/KKjMoJHhqJ
Students know when teachers embody these systemic issues, feel there's no point in student voice
hmm don’t worry about supporting your opinion with facts & data. Speak from the heart.
Hey fam....I'm at an event but I know the chat is going well. I look forward to reading through the tweets later. Keep pushing.
majority of my growth + learning moments were outside the classroom– in hallways, w/ teachers.
YES. When Ps tell Kids that success = keeping head down,obey the system
Sometimes when we speak from the heart & worry less about how we look, it resonates more with people.
Love it! Can you explain any obstacles you had to overcome and how you did so?
Ive been good at that, esp since the MS Drama Club I just mentioned Lol. Just,when some1 challenges me,I back down
A3: def think respectability politics comes into this + systematic ignoring of strengths of SOC & their families
A3: It leaves students feeling disenfranchised, & disempowered by the very adults who are supposed to be elevating their voices
Usually Ss are reduced to token positions in building like President which has very limited power
A3: kids w/disabilities are rarely encouraged 2 pursue leadership activities in school but seen as recipients of service instead.
A2: Started "girls club", became predom minority girls venting, looking for guidance; strggled w/ how to push them to make changes
It comes back to how we view Ss in the education system. Schools claim to aspire to corporate POV w/ accountability...
Heard u killed it today!! is everywhere!! https://t.co/8P7k7C2Z8L
Hey fam....I'm at an event but I know the chat is going well. I look forward to reading through the tweets later. Keep pushing.
yeh, that’s always a tough one. Don’t forget, you can always say, I’ll think more on that & get back to you.
Yes! Or they have learned to box themselves and not even want to pursue certain opportunities
As students, if we just continue to stand up for whats right we will succeed. If we stand strong as one we can make a change!
A2: People often seek honors students for leadership positions; poor representation of SoC in those classes in some schools.
A2: I'm guessing he's being humble here but has a great group of young folks doing powerful slams with own words.
A3: Adults w/privileged identities fail to see "leadership qualities" in Ss marginalized by isms. We select Ss we identify w/.
A3: They stimulate leadership development bc the best leaders will rise up to inequalities they see https://t.co/Qyo4KRUas5
A3 control. Those who have it over those who don't. System is rigged for those in power.
Yet "customer is always right" is basic tenet in corporate world. Students are customers in edu system. The disconnect!
A3 Ss feel like outsiders and they carry that beyond the classroom.
Your article from yesterday (I think yesterday?) resonated with me. When u talked abt your defense
A3: systemic barriers of oppression make students who are natural leaders feel inferior on purpose https://t.co/Bol1hYYckD
Any project based learning to over come these issues if it hasn't worked why are we still using it? https://t.co/qp326OSqf8
hated Student Govt when I was in school only about dances &pep rallies. got in trble for protesting politician visit
Q4 is heading your way in a sec (I apologize for weird times. TweetDeck and its schedule tweets are lies https://t.co/fnGHAiwbcP
Michele, dcps teacher. I always learn a lot during these chat.
This, so much this. https://t.co/s3IbIZWCon
That said, I think Ss from trad oppressed bkgds have so MUCH to offer, we just, as society, haven't shown them the value of it
this is so true. Edu-Corporations, edtech & books are coming out in the name of “stuvoice” & “for the kids”
In order for groups to having meetings, there has to be an adult to supervise and have ultimate responsibility.
"Ss should care about justice because if they didn't care about justice the USA wouldn't be so popular."
So excited to see student co-moderating tonight's chat.
thanks so much for joining today! love having ur voice here!
A3.1 if this with power don't want to relinquish it or listen to ss, leaders they feel helpless and have no alternatives
Ss-led groups in Philly and CHI have been vocal about school closures. Result of faux accountability.
There's that Patriarchal "I know whats best for u" w/o actually listening to them
I know. Even the Ss know there's very little change allowed. Its the illusion of choice/power.
... and biggest issue there is real systemic issues within student community are dealt with outside of teacher / admin support
problem is: Would you stand up for all your kids? Your Black kids, your Muslim kids, your aboriginal kids?
or Ss get "chance" to do sthg but when it fails bc unsupported, taken as evidence of incompetence
A2: Also, some s govt's offer leadership on OUR terms addressing issues WE deem important.
. Also, I don't think we provide enough opportunities for student voices to be heard outside the walls of schools.
we don't have traditional student Gov't at because I was afraid it would limit Ss voice to a few.
HUGE issue for truly radical change https://t.co/Nc4dN9BlU3
In order for groups to having meetings, there has to be an adult to supervise and have ultimate responsibility.
... let alone having to deal with any of the systemic issues within the administration, community, + school system itself. 😓
A2 Looking for more on the role of young people in the current protests
Inclusive student leadership involves:
1.Identity
2.Respect
3.Understanding
4.Sense of Belonging
Or even within those walls https://t.co/25kj6CPMNE
. Also, I don't think we provide enough opportunities for student voices to be heard outside the walls of schools.
Yes! When communication breakdown is at school level (and crap, sometimes with me at T level), that's prob https://t.co/07lZsP20si
. Also, I don't think we provide enough opportunities for student voices to be heard outside the walls of schools.
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A4This is a good/tough one; maybe steer kids to local/nat'l groups; encourage particip. in online groups? https://t.co/DHxXzRRRgy
love your work with your students Josh & wish more teachers do the same.
Make sure to join in! https://t.co/qCjEjZeFe5
Our August Chat on Student Leadership gets going in just a minute. Please join us! Tell your friends! Tell your students!
Obviously systemic discrimination further marginalizes what are already marginalized student voices. https://t.co/oO9B6GM0oO
And that is by design to justify the exclusion.
A4: 1st/2nd yr teachers created mini collab &surveyed all students on certain policies&perceptions, (1/2) https://t.co/ozZnVesCsJ
Which brings back to earlier pt made: how do we hold schools/state/nation accountable for acting on student voice/needs?
where you at in this chat on Student Leadership!!! you ARE student leadership in my mind!
A4: Stop confounding civility with politeness--movements are civil, politeness is acquiescence. Some tables not worth sitting at.
A4 Eager to hear others' ideas on this. Admin support for S leadership often withers when Ss challenge/question school policies
A3)Maslow said we all desire to belong. We are made to feel like we don't belong when we arent aligned with normative systems
Admin want to avoid conflict. Ts supporting S leadership also involves teaching how to reduce risk. https://t.co/df8lwV5OfZ
Issue: Sometimes school leaders are so desperate to be understood, they forget to be understanding.
Equity and Access is a program that trains teachers to be fairer. The best training I've ever had. https://t.co/H4s8dt9Eij
A4. We have to expect this. It hasn't been a centuries-long hierarchy for lack of ability to monitor and push back on change.
A4 - sometimes takes talking "admin talk" to leaders: connecting cause to "standards" "scores" "achievement" (BC IT IS CONNECTED)
PBL is just another tool. And I used it pretty succesesfully last year to examine race in our community.
If that doesn't work, then it means finding other avenues for the Ss to get their voices heard. https://t.co/df8lwV5OfZ
This sounds easy, but it isn’t: Speak up. Don’t be afraid. Tell them your reason & speak from the heart. https://t.co/pN4dFwytnI
This is also,esp. when new Ts falter w/o any support from others.
I went to a PD where was developing a social justice PBL curriculum for HS STEM
so hard to navigate! how have you dealt with this? Ss - how would u want ur Ts to deal wit it? https://t.co/0PniozsqSW
A4 Ts can offer leadership within the classroom. Set an example for others.
and, I repeat, as a mantra to myself, speak the truth even tho your voice may shake. Also, posse, squad, circle near and far... !
https://t.co/vg7zOmv4UY
So true. We can't expect leaders to step up and say HERE I AM. That norm only applies to some & is easily broken down for all.
just opened up a new twitter world for me...
A1 2/2 ---> justice with little/no prompting from us:2praise the voices and strength & ask 2 partner! https://t.co/QsjcV3ecHk
Def! have to help Ss navigate these waters - support their decisions AND make aware consequences https://t.co/cD8qfegLVN
Admin want to avoid conflict. Ts supporting S leadership also involves teaching how to reduce risk. https://t.co/df8lwV5OfZ
And, followed. RT just opened up a new twitter world for me...
It's incumbent on schools not to bring their own biases to student leadership efforts & let it develop in its own form and style.
Just came across chat tonight! 🙌
A4 Push the meter and have an xtra convo w your boss and be the fearless teacher that you were born to be https://t.co/YrFiQz42TC
A4 Will listening this one. Found very little support among faculty. Being a lone supporter of a cause can cause singling out.
LOVE MT MT : and, I repeat, as a mantra to myself, speak the truth even tho your voice may shake...
I am an ELA teacher but I'd definitely like to know more.
Tip: Don't avoid the difficult conversations - they don’t go away!
A4 try and stand up for students as they will for you. Know your rights that u have to voice your opinion https://t.co/YrFiQz42TC
yes! faced this especially because labeled as "young", "inexperienced""black" -- became magnet for 'undesirable' students
4me being on POINT as a tchr helped me prove to Admin that dem classrm practices WORK & do-able in HS https://t.co/0PniozsqSW
a4: Set up a sense of community in your CR where Ss understand it begins and ends with you.. they will respect & function (1/2)
A4 - with many school issues, often find engaging parents w a cause puts needed pressure on admins to listen. Families matter.
A4: If you're pale, helps if you sit still long enough to "deal with difficult conversations and conflicts."
We've painted what a leader looks like. Leaders come from all walks of life and these issues make people feel they cant be leader
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Every battle wont be won but Ss must still be encouragd to challenge tht which impedes their growth https://t.co/mna6pIPzR4
a4 (2/3) the opportunities for l'drship will be respected by Ss and consequently strengthen those Ss as leaders so when faced w
A4 You might share your growth through conflict. None of us are perfect. Be loving.
Suspected of stirring up trouble? And also can be in proximity to students making poor choices and be blamed.
a4 (3/3) leaders or higher ups that may not be as supportive.
A5: offer go w/Ss to mtgs if Admin try intimidate. literal bodily support. stand behind while they talk https://t.co/kPcJ04CE5l
A5. Reflect on what occurred,what can be done to correct it. Have more than one ppl be present.
Jumping in to amidst baby bedtime/prepping for start next week! Erin, History T in RI!
going to an all white middle class high school made it virtually impossible.
the blame issue is heavy. Definitely been looked at as condoning students poor choices/decisions
Support students with resources: for their well-being, mental & physical, financial resources, counselling, mentorships, & love
think &Caccamise taught me this - get on the protest line w/Ss. stand behind them &let them soar
Have yet to see success when students question policies. Parents can do it all the time, so students go to them.
SO IMPORTANT. just having info/resources available, making connections can be huge support https://t.co/KjR3o1e6PK
Support students with resources: for their well-being, mental & physical, financial resources, counselling, mentorships, & love
any specific suggestions? Always struggle iwth what to include in the math classroom
A5: Students need “squad.” As do adults, but students need peers going through similar experiences. https://t.co/oDGQpAwFfo
A1 Students can use media to create a movement against the privatization of education by billionaires. https://t.co/sD9kuMW8gQ
Love has come up again. =)
A3: school staff often don't realize disabled Ss can also be LGBT, gifted, LEP & feel unwelcome bringing their whole self 2 class
Loving this twitter chat.... teachers join in if you can! it's awesome!!
A5: make space. literally. let Ss put ur room on "club" paperwork. sign contract w/them not to interfere. store their materials.
A5. Also essential to learn healing early and practice often. Advocating is exhausting, beaut'fl work. https://t.co/UM4SKSYpH4
Support students with resources: for their well-being, mental & physical, financial resources, counselling, mentorships, & love
Maybe peer-to-peer student networks. Creating online spaces for Ss to learn from other student leaders. https://t.co/1xFc4GPH8V
There's a default attitude that certain students are incapable of getting on board expected behavior "stay away"
Are there any online s leader communities? Like, for students?
… Not particularly. We need that, honestly.
A5) Listen ... and then be the person that you would want if it were you.
It's a shame when students leave their identity, culture, personality at home because it wont be accepted...
A5: Simply listening. So many of my Ss felt respected when they could just speak freely & know they were heard
Oppression dictates that false student leaders are recognizes, and true student leaders are not.
Yessss. Students--and all of us--are intersectional beings. Vital for educators to remember. https://t.co/CiwqQdM0Ha
A3: school staff often don't realize disabled Ss can also be LGBT, gifted, LEP & feel unwelcome bringing their whole self 2 class
Mary-Owen from Tennessee. teacher. Student leadership is important because it helps shape Ss' futures!
😓 when 9/11 hit, it was such a disaster for being arab + muslim. Even up in Canada.
Student leadership is of utmost importance because they are the primary stakeholders.
Now this sounds genius! like a Google Hangout?? https://t.co/VGfsvLipQx
Are there any online s leader communities? Like, for students?
A5: Student leaders need support too! Cause sometimes we feel like people don't think we do, but we need help too!
woops! That's q6 you guys. Please ignore that strange, not-6 number I let slip into the corner ;)
A7 Invite them in to witness and change their hearts.
I <3 this solidarity move -- yes! Use your adultism powers for good by physically affirming student leaders!!
A6. Speak abt it. Brng up how impressive STu Leaders are, "this is what we should encourage as future members of society"
. encourages kids to teach parents/summits/board mtgs all. the. time. Modeling for other adults. https://t.co/SjNlA97Kfg
D'Mani knows - he made ALL kinds of moves in HS that ruffled feathers. https://t.co/d6se3FTc8c
A5: Student leaders need support too! Cause sometimes we feel like people don't think we do, but we need help too!
A6: Too often, we need to tell other adults to drop their egos and let students sit with us on decisions. https://t.co/0XaVQngH75
a6: takes a major paradigm shift away from tchr as expert and towards appreciating student expertise.
A1 Student leaders are at the forefront of today's social justice issues. They live & see them, & deserve a chance to speak out.
"[S leaders] be responsible for what they are doing, what they are going to do & helping ppl when they need help."
Not just congratulating us but standing with us. Sharing our voice and creating that safe space,the issues we speak of are real
A7 - ask for S leadership in many ways, not just "clubs" and "councils." Like in curric decisions. Don't think I do this enough.
gotta remember Ss Leaders get overwhelmed too &sometimes they miss the formal +s of those who don't lead https://t.co/d6se3FTc8c
A5: Student leaders need support too! Cause sometimes we feel like people don't think we do, but we need help too!
A6: T's need to be shown that S's have areas of expertise that they lack. They need to become the learners in that sense.
Have seen some success, but frustrating when admin says stu voice is impt, but still works in "giving permission" mode
A5 Feel at a loss to support Stud ldrs. Haven't found ways to overcome obstacles put in the way of any leadership within schools.
A6: We need to dispel myths about student voice like “They’re too dumb to participate.” We can do better. https://t.co/0XaVQngH75
Advocate for them. Put them at the centre of conversations. Ask adults about what students think & feel about issues.
A6. We have to interrupt dismissive attitudes of young people. And name adults' fear of youth, esp. of color, to get past it.
A6 Ask peers to consider Ss' point of views,to examine whats going on b4 judging
Understand that one day we will be adults too and sometimes we do know what we're talking about. https://t.co/kM0mwHlWQA
Using your voice and opportunity to give us a voice and opportunity
A7 - ooooo, love this question. *ready to take notes*
Also RTing this because of her spelling of “center.” So cool. https://t.co/IseuZO1G5y
Advocate for them. Put them at the centre of conversations. Ask adults about what students think & feel about issues.
Creating spaces where students can be themselves, be open, talk is key.
often the latter is enough to get "I hadn't considered asking students. maybe I should." simple, powerful https://t.co/k1TYnWj6Dl
Advocate for them. Put them at the centre of conversations. Ask adults about what students think & feel about issues.
Gotta check out a little early, . Appreciate learning from you all, as always. ✊🏾
A6: Ss need more than seat at table (like Ss rep on BOE), they deserve equal vote. why is this radical?
A7. We have to help amplify student voice and give them opportunity to help make decisions when it directly effects them.
This is huge! That teachers / admins might be able to learn something from Ss is practically counter-cultural.
sometimes? most of the time. which isn't any less than rest of us "adults" know what we're talking about https://t.co/XMtn3WoOY9
Understand that one day we will be adults too and sometimes we do know what we're talking about. https://t.co/kM0mwHlWQA
I’m just RT’ing this because of how ya’ll spell “color”. 😝 *** https://t.co/PWrayjwjpx
Also RTing this because of her spelling of “center.” So cool. https://t.co/IseuZO1G5y
Advocate for them. Put them at the centre of conversations. Ask adults about what students think & feel about issues.
so true. What would that look like?
were you on chancellor's student cabinet? or was that ?? was it real space to voice / lead?
lol MT I’m just RT’ing this because of how ya’ll spell “color”. 😝
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A6: T's need to be shown that S's have areas of expertise that they lack. They need to become the learners in that sense.
A7: On collegiate levels, Ss are becoming more vocal about taking their education into their hands. https://t.co/voEOE3pIy2
I heard there are stickers!! shh
A6 In theory we can demonstrate our belief that including young people is a benefit. In practice, it can be messy.
What said!!👌🏾✌🏿️👌🏾✌🏿👌🏾 https://t.co/zMg16RgmPY
Advocate for them. Put them at the centre of conversations. Ask adults about what students think & feel about issues.
I teach journalism so I think that there is great value in student publications as places of dialogue. https://t.co/E3tHR1s1GC
so true. What would that look like?
Speaking of shirts, accepting orders? Hard to represent w/only hoodie in summer. Lol
See can't even keep straight all the awesome y'all were leading on https://t.co/wc9Xlj7EPL
I believe Jenny was! But I did work closely with ward 7 on education reform.
oh you need a tshirt! Jose, we still doing it?
also, consider where Ss don't have a seat & should. for T leadership app, we asked for rec letters from Ss https://t.co/TnKDAsxKun
A6: Ss need more than seat at table (like Ss rep on BOE), they deserve equal vote. why is this radical?
A6 If some of the adults don't see value in student perspective they should not have decision making power https://t.co/ypp7luRSu4
I blame that tired saying "With age comes wisdom!" ;) Uh nope. Year of birth never translates that way.
Yeah, only got hoodie/long sleeve,but Yikes. Hot summers. Lol
Thank you for the energy . I'm jumping out to chill my vibe.✌🏼
Thank you Time for shutting of eyes. Thank you to moderators. Good night.
A6: Have a voting student member on school board- I know of only one district in the country that does so.
A3 Ss learn from family & community. To deal with systemic issues, we must change the convo to inclusivity.
A7. Boston Student Advisory Council has worked hard on Ss' evaluation of Ts. Tricky, contested, imp't.
To sign a contract that we won't interfere...there are limits to how much we can step away, no?
My district runs a monthly collaborative session for ASB leaders to share ideas & re-imagine their school. https://t.co/H4zasUg9eL
In many states Scholastic Journalism is one of the few ares of school where student voice is legally protected by law.
I've had great teachers like and who saw more in me than I saw in myself and pushed me!
A5 Frequent self-evaluation is impt for Ss to learn. Additionally, show your vulnerability/missteps & how you grew as a leader.
S publications are us giving students a medium we're comfortable with. Wouldn't it be more authentic
Wow. Amazing chat. Thank you so much for joining & we hope it continues long after! Find us here: or here https://t.co/QQTCaJLJma
A8: This yr going to let students give feedback on multiple aspects of my practice, syllabus/lessons/hw https://t.co/JiBEahto8B
To frame it as a Q, to what extent are we empowering kids directly vs. creating educational experiences of power?
some Ts are afraid Ss won't be "fair" in evals. many Ss are afraid of the same thing about Ts. 🤔 https://t.co/6JHB3t8Fou
A7. Boston Student Advisory Council has worked hard on Ss' evaluation of Ts. Tricky, contested, imp't.
Thanks so much to for the slides & questions, the whole fam for their input, & the students who joined!
Thanks so much to for the slides & questions, the whole fam for their input, & the students who joined!
Generally happens when afraid it won't be supported in wider population. Good night.
was thinking more of 'i won't take away space for ur ideas being more radical than mine.'
to help them use their presence on social media to speak about issues important to them?
