#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 April 11, 2016
Welcome to tonight’s Twitter chat with in honor of Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day or is a celebration of the impact on the community youth can have through .
Please introduce yourself and share what your favorite/most impactful service experience has been!
Max R in DC. Favorite service experience was working in a Balinese orphanage for 2 weeks in 10th grade
My name is Sami, I am the co-founder of & I am working to eliminate the late diagnosis of .
Creating a genocide awareness campaign in middle school. Helped me recognize power of my voice!
Michael Crawford. Metro Detroit. PhD candidate in edpsych. CAO at . In college, cleaning & rebuilding homes in Detroit
Q1: recognizes youth as global . Share examples you’ve experienced of youth engaging in reform/activism
Oh, I didn't introduce myself! Zak, writing my thesis before I graduate from the !
. I work . My favorite service experience is planning with in 2013
working as a volunteer in Thailand and with indigenous schools and their teachers
Working with SV has allowed me to meet thousands of change makers in education.
Hi Andrew! Happy to have you! Don't forget to use so other chat participants can see what you have to say.
Few examples I love... & , , , &
We work with a group of on Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who are trying to change major social problems youth face on CRST
Gotta go but last thought is powerful. Any kid can make noise, but empower kids to find their voice will affect change
oh lordy… Am I not using ? Do I even tweeter?
where students get to talk about rethink education for kids with LD. In San Fran. .
Hi it's Andrew. Joining from the SF Student Advisory Council in California! Lots of in the air here. https://t.co/i3a3OLZs9U
Good point! Don't forget to include so others can respond and see what you have to say!
Ah! Great work being done there. So glad you're with those students.
Q2: What are some of the important issues you are addressing at your school and in your community?
sounds like a great integration of and . We would love to hear more
Working with students across country to equip them with tools for stronger .
Many stus are pushing for a redesigned, less complicated general education program
Relevance, purpose, and are SO CRUCIAL for learning! https://t.co/2Xvx7ex97y
One of my least favorites!! If you assign homework how can you make it something they WANT to do?
A2: really trying to encourage adult leaders who are working FOR youth to begin working WITH youth, to achieve optimal impact
I work to ensure that every child is screened for scoliosis so they have the best chance at health.
Diversity and Access in STEM, Increasing student engagement with university research, entrepreneurship.
: I'm the CEO of . A mentor for a 10 year old boy in the Chicago projects. Although I'd get HIM into service now.
Connecting Ss with resources to prepare them for life after formal education.
yay! chat fostering connections!
A2: in addition to impact, youth and adults working collaboratively redefine expectations, possibilities, and relationships
I think all of the in all 50 states are a great example of
Oh, yes, yes! Snaps for this tweet. rock!
Definitely! and are doing work people nationwide need to know about!
Q3: How are students uniquely positioned to address problems in schools and their communities?
recognizing the power of Diverese learners.
students are the first people to see and feel the effect of school problems
A3: problems in schools are ultimately problems for Ss. Their direct experiences are unavailable to Ts, making S insights valuable
Students have creative, new solutions and a fresh perspective on the problems they face.
(1/2) They are the ones who will have to live with the solutions proposed for the problems. Because of..
(2/2) this they can provide some of the most adept answers to the issues they face.
Must facilitate dialogue - not monologue - between Ss/fac/staff/entrepreneurs if we're to better serve each other!
bringing young leaders to the decision making table to tell their own unique stories
Students are in schools at least 35 hours a week. They have a perspective & expertise. Must be heard!
A3: Stus are main stakeholders of their education and can have a say in what they learn
Q4: How can students convince skeptical school administrations of the power of ?
because students are not only the leaders of the future, they are the leaders of today
Exactly! They also know their community. Schools and community leaders are wise to take note!
Students find creative ways to address issues that face them today. They are .
more chances are req'd for students to give feedback on learning experience
At EdSurge, we're perpetually surprised by students who, with tact and intellect, show us what we'd never before considered.
This is a great question and I'm looking forward to learning more on how to make this happen!
I am actually more concerned with how administrators can convince students that is being listened to.
have round table conversations !! .
A4: Take action! Showing is almost always more impactful than telling. Bring evidence of effectiveness to skeptical adults.
A4 Highlight the myriad positive things accomplished by students via acton and
of course! Stus can kickstart work with their administrations to integrate a culture of more
Youth show the world they matter on by tackling the world's most persistent issues! https://t.co/c56ON3PN1o
A4: Take action! Showing is almost always more impactful than telling. Bring evidence of effectiveness to skeptical adults.
Would be great to create a class/curriculum on history of . Youth are always at the center of big change
Q5: How does your school prepare students to solve problems within their community (local, national, global)?
Hey! We were just thinking of this the other day...I think this tweet is a sign!
If you build the spaces for Ss to succeed - leave a lil uncertainty, a little real world application - we’ll blow your mind.
The closest thing my HS did was internship program and offer . My university...meh.
A5 Proud of S for being advocates/allies for each other and our community
needs to be connected to big important ideas, such as . It's a worldwide movement ripe 4 Ss
A5: All projects in my HS had a real world connection to the community or current events
As I have found, some students aren't always comfortable with this. Comfortable being uncomfortable is important here.
Ask the admins to join them in action. They will see first hand how impactful youth are. https://t.co/bJZ1xS8VC5
Q4: How can students convince skeptical school administrations of the power of ?
The same tools, investigate, research, plan, demonstrate, celebrate!
offering service learning and encouraging through clubs & classroom is a great way to inspire!
. YSA works w/educators to implement service learning- great way to get youth thinking about community issues.
- I’M uncomfortable with this. Fac/staff will probably have to be uncomfortable too - eh ?
Wow! Feel like this chat with for could go for days! Love this org and movement. Much more to come...
I like to remind ppl that was started by two teens, $100, and a bike. Remind adults about power of
Exactly! They must be included at some point so they can experience and what youth-led service can do! https://t.co/LZGe4Ry4S4
Ask the admins to join them in action. They will see first hand how impactful youth are. https://t.co/bJZ1xS8VC5
Q4: How can students convince skeptical school administrations of the power of ?
I'm a proud and I took multiple classes 2 serve and learn about the community
A5: I don't think my HS exp prepared me to engage w/ probs in my community or world. Glad to hear is changing that!
Amazing questions from the chat tonight. Always incredible to listen and learn. https://t.co/0z8zsDkiDl
Q5: How does your school prepare students to solve problems within their community (local, national, global)?
Thanks to everyone who joined us to talk about in schools on tonight's chat, especially .
Exactly! The only way to learn anything is to get through the uncomfortableness
Thank you, - we should continue the conversation! https://t.co/rG9Pb4qtmN
Thanks to everyone who joined us to talk about in schools on tonight's chat, especially .
Thank you & for the awesome twitter chat!
Every college should adopt a local school and create p'ships about big issues...Act as
Thanks for hosting the chat! Can't wait to connect and discuss more about and
Must facilitate dialogue - not monologue - between Ss/fac/staff/entrepreneurs if we're to better serve each other!
Thanks for the great chat tonight!
. Yes! Its important that all community members are involved. Including local corporations
Finally, don't forget to register your https://t.co/KP0x3w9z0p project on the GYSD Map. 1,000+ projects already in 100+ countries!
Finally, don't forget to register your https://t.co/Y8wdTfm7zn project on the GYSD Map. 1,000+ projects already in 100+ countries!
& the Ts showed tonight the amazing work going on in & at
A3 Student Centered Lesson Design, Student Centered Classrooms, Student Centered Learning -see a theme? :)
