EMPOWERING STUDENTS, IGNITING CHANGE.

Harnessing Student Voice for a Thriving School Culture

Tired of struggling with chronic absenteeism, low submission rates, behavioral challenges, and low engagement rates?

Discover the game-changing power of Student Voice and Student-Centered Practices to create a thriving, inclusive environment for your students.

THE SOLUTION

By working with us, school leaders will witness remarkable transformations in their classrooms. They will experience a reduction in chronic absenteeism rates as students become more engaged and connected to their education. Behavioral infractions will decrease as a result of fostering a positive and inclusive environment where student voices are heard and valued.

Classroom interruptions will be minimized, allowing for uninterrupted instructional time and improved academic outcomes. Moreover, submission rates will soar as students feel motivated, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

Here are the next three steps to enhance student voice and student-centered practices in your school's classrooms:

  • Book a Discovery Call:

    Schedule a call with our education consulting firm to discuss your school's specific needs, challenges, and goals related to student voice and student-centered practices. During the call, we will carefully analyze your school's unique requirements and provide tailored solutions to foster an environment that amplifies student voices and embraces student-centered approaches to teaching and learning.

  • Professional Development Workshop:

    Bring our expert team to your school to introduce and work with your educators on building relationships, which is the cornerstone of student-centered practices. We will provide strategies and practical tools that amplify student voice in the classroom, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

  • Establish a School-Based Student Action Board:

    Create a school-based chapter of the Student Action Board, enabling young people to gather student perspectives and propose solutions to address the most pressing educational challenges they face. This platform empowers students to actively participate in decision-making processes and contribute to school improvement efforts.

By following these three steps, your school will embark on a journey towards a more student-centered approach, amplifying student voice, fostering meaningful relationships, and ultimately creating a positive and empowering educational experience for all students.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING:

SAB TESTIMONIALS

My experience in the program is most definitely memorable. This is a great opportunity to practice making your voice heard. This program is most definitely for those students that are always trying to advocate and can now finally put it in motion.

Jerral G., Freshmen

I feel like a Student Action Board is needed in every school especially my school because it needs to improve as a whole and the Student Action Board is willing to be a part of that.

Angely C., Freshmen

I learned that I can make changes, big and small. And I learned how to lead others to a common goal and be able to complete that goal all a once.

Everest V., Freshmen

“The Student Action Board taught me that no voice is ever canceled out. Just because someone isn't hearing you, don't stop speaking, another ear is probably open! My experience was possibly one of the best things to happen at my school. The protesting, being heard for once and actually seeing a community we thought was a broken village come together. This program summarized to me that change could happen when you have an army to help you do it!”

Arley C., Senior

THE STUDENT ACTION BOARD

WHERE EDUCATION INNOVATION BEGINS

PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH

Students participating in the Student Action Board program are guided through a 5 phase youth participatory action research program designed to discover the most pressing needs of young people of color.

In addition, the research study would seek to uncover the solutions young people believe would support their academic engagement, college, career, and life readiness by gathering student perspectives on what they believe works.

EDUCATION INNOVATION ADVOCACY

During the final unit, students will collaborate to develop a final project (album, podcast series, book, presentation, etc.) to be presented at the Annual Student Action Board Conference.

Through their final presentations, students will share what they learned while in the program, enlighten their community on the impact of student-centered practices, and provide educators, and school leaders with student-centered solutions to some of education’s most pressing issues.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

By participating in the Student Action Board Program, students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of youth advocacy, receive mentorship, and build and develop as active learners.

Black on Black Education’s Student Action Board’s program provides students with the resources and support to become active in their education experience.