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Strengthening the student movement by empowering students to take action on issues that most impact their education. #StuVoice

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An Update from the Tour Across America's Schools

Student Voice has been on the road and in the air to meet students in every corner of the U.S. in their local schools and communities. Joshua and Megan share an update on who they've met, what they've learned and what's next for the tour. Student Voice is the nation’s largest by-students, for-students 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inspired by the premise that education should work for all students. More information about the Tour Across America's Schools can be found at StuVoice.org/tour.

Jul 16, 2019•23 min

What's Working? An Investigation Of Our More Functional Public School Programs

Journalist Fellow Maya Green discusses school segregation and the importance of inclusion. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

Feb 22, 2019•38 min

Sleep V. School: The Debate Over Zero Hour

Journalist Fellow Sadie Bograd discusses the debate between sleep and school. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

Jan 31, 2019•9 min

The Pension Crisis

Journalist Fellow Gabriella Staykova discusses the pension crisis. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

Jan 31, 2019•7 min

Special Podcast: Mental Health Roundtable

You asked us to talk about mental health in schools, so we made a podcast! This week, special guest Madi Ortega from the Facebook Youth Advisory Board joins Megan and Ian to discuss the state of mental health in schools! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for st...

May 11, 2018•27 min

Student Voice Week in Review- March 23rd, 2018

Ian and Megan are back this week to discuss the March For Our Lives, the Student Voice 10 Million Students Challenge, and the National School Walk Out! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in ...

Mar 23, 2018•27 min

Week In Review- February 16th, 2018

This week Megan and Ian discuss the school shooting in Florida, free expression in private schools, anti-bullying legislation, and student activism. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in edu...

Feb 16, 2018•21 min

School Climate

What is school climate? Why is school climate is important? What can I do to improve my school climate? Listen to the January State of Schools podcast to get the answers to all of these questions and more! Megan chats with Madison Ortega and Chaz Vinci from the Prichard Student Voice Committee about school climate and its role in shaping student’s experiences. You can find them on Twitter at @madimarieo, @ichazvinci, and @prichardcom Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan...

Jan 31, 2018•28 min

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