Research from the Quaglia Institute (2016) shows that students who feel heard are seven times more likely to be academically engaged. However, fostering student voice and agency across an entire school or learning environment can be intimidating.

In this session, we will define student voice, explain how to capture it, and demonstrate how to leverage it for meaningful impact in your school.

The session will also highlight principals, students, and adviser leaders and how they are all working to elevate student voice on their campuses.

Speakers:

Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba

Dr. S. Kambar Khoshaba Principal- South County High School /2021 Virginia Principal of the Year

Dr. Matt Buchanan

Dr. Matt Buchanan Principal – New Albany High School / 2024 Mississippi Principal of the Year

Bonnie Bagheri

Bonnie Bagheri – Activities Director San Marcos High School (CA) / Past President of California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA)

Anjali Verma

Anjali Verma – Inaugural President of the National Student Council/ Current HS Senior