Student+Voice

=//What is Student Voice ////and why is it significant? // = = = ===**I created this** [|Student Voice video]**not only as a compelling introduction to this concept, but also to visually illustrate that student voice holds the promise of a much deeper and more valuable contribution than what might be immediately apparent.**===

Student Voice is defined as the individual and collective perspective and actions of young people within the context of learning and education. This can include, but isn't limited to, active or passive participation, knowledge, voting, wisdom, activism, beliefs, service, opinions, leadership, and ideas. Student Voice reflects //identity//, and comes from a person's experiences, ideals, and knowledge. ==//In my// [|PODCAST] //I discuss the areas in education where Student Voice must be encouraged as well as the many ways that Student Voice can, and will, make a positive contribution.//==

//The key idea to take away from my podcast is that Student Voice should not only be fostered by teachers, but student involvement (aka 'voice') in the educational process should be __embraced__.//
This definition comes from an organization called [|SOUND OUT]. Their purpose is to 'provide an expert assistance program focused on promoting student voice and meaningful student involvement throughout education' from grades K -12. Student voice is not just about participation and engagement. It's about students' active involvement in the decisions, planning and implementation of their learning experiences; and it's about knowing their opinions will matter. Who better to express those needs than students themselves? Adults? Administrators? Government bureaucrats?