WHAT IS STUDENT VOICE?
Student voice is the practice of educators intentionally, purposefully, and systematically eliciting student viewpoints on a specific topic for improvement purposes.

5 ELEMENTS THAT DEFINE STUDENT VOICE:

topics are relevant to students

students have ongoing discussions with adults

students are involved in planning and decision

shared power between students and adults

students are involved in the actions to address school improvement
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The Student Advisory Council Needs YOUR Help!

The Student Advisory Council is the voice for 62,000 students! They listen to fellow students to identify school challenges and work on related projects to improve the school experiences and outcomes for all students in WCSD.

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Student-led Virtual Town Halls

November 17, 2020; December 15, 2020; January 19, 2021

WCSD hosted three virtual, student-led town halls in collaboration with the Student Advisory Council, Departments of Equity and Diversity, Counseling, and MTSS/Social and Emotional Learning on three topics: Distance Learning, Equity and Inclusion, and Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well-Being. Students facilitated conversations with the more than 350 students in attendance.

Here is what we learned from students:

Distance Learning

5 Things We Learned

Equity and Inclusion

5 Things We Learned

Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well-Being

5 Things We Learned

5th Annual Strength in Voices Conference

March 2, 2019

The WCSD Student Advisory Council and the Student Voice Ambassador Club, in conjunction with the Department of Accountability hosted the 5th Annual Strength in Voices conference! What an honor it was to listen to students, staff and community members discuss strengths and opportunities for growth in WCSD! All breakout sessions during the day were student-led and supported by WCSD staff. Participants learned about some incredible SV projects going on in our district, participated in school improvement workshops, and had tons of fun!! Click here to read more about this event and to access conference materials.

Washoe County School District educators who would like more information and support elevating student voice in your classrooms and schools can click here to access materials and schedule a visit with the Student Voice Coordinator.

Students who would like more information about how they can get involved in student voice at their schools can click here for ideas.