SXSW EDU 2025
"Hear Us: Students Shaping Schools & Improvement
Description:
Discover the transformative power of incorporating student voices into the decision-making process and continuous improvement cycles. Hear members of the LEAP Innovations and Distinctive Schools teams share insights, actions, and lessons learned using a Learner Advisory approach where 4th - 12th grade students are part of the school and district improvement team. Walk away with a strategy and innovative approaches that not only give students a seat at the table but also leverage their unique perspectives to drive meaningful change.
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Takeaways
- Understand the importance and impact of student voice and involvement in school/district decision-making.
- Understand a district’s journey to engage students in unpacking data, empathy interviews, and opportunities for feedback in order to improve the learn
- Gain practical strategies for creating an inclusive, student-driven culture in schools.
Speakers
- Dion Steele, Principal, Distinctive Schools
- Katie O’Connor, Chief Academic Officer, Vice-President, Distinctive Schools
- Marcell Kirk, Principal, Network Director of Culture, Distinctive Schools
- Stephanie Cardella, Executive Director of Strategy, LEAP Innovations
Organizer
Stephanie Cardella, Executive Director of Strategy, Distinctive Schools
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