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Importance of Listening to Student Voices

2m 26s

Dreama Mason Whitfield, M.Ed., PC, Career Pathway Specialist, Akron Public Schools discusses the Scholar Voice/Student Voice project in Akron Public Schools; and notes the impact of including students’ voices in the policy and practice decisions that shape their schools.

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Find out what schools in Akron, Ohio are doing to help students feel more safe and supported.
Constance Smith-Clemens discusses the value of applying culturally responsive teaching practices.
Devon Carter, PhD, discusses school and community supports to connect with students.
Jameela Conway-Turner explains the impact of Zero Tolerance discipline policies.
Greta Colombi discusses the link between positive school climate and positive outcomes.
Ellen Sorm discusses the need to address student mental health issues.
Greta Colombi discusses school discipline and the importance of a multi-tiered system of support.
Devon Carter offers insights about the value of teachers and students learning from each other.
Devon Carter, PhD discusses culturally responsive teaching practices.
Jameela Conway-Turner, PhD discusses the importance of feeling a sense of belonging.