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“I tell my students, over and over again: ‘Your voice matters.’ I tell them that they have the power to make a difference. I tell them that they are powerful. I tell them that I believe in them. I tell them their ideas can make our world a better place.” —Kasey Short, Teacher

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8 Simple Ways to Build a Stronger School Culture The benefits of investing in culture building are clear—the methods less so. This list of simple, educator-tested strategies can help you get started.

Creating a strong school culture can feel like a murky undertaking. It’s hard to know what will move the needle, and there’s no single, foolproof way to do the work.

Edutopia’s @annenoyessaini.bsky.social gathered 8 strategies to help you get started. 🏫

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Teachers, like students, often feel powerless in rigid systems. Seeing students empowered might resonate with their own desire for professional agency. @professordana.bsky.social @mjcraw.bsky.social

#Restorativepractices is an innovation that does not require a new curriculum, supplies or set of academic standards. It is, in its simplest form, a centering of relationships as the foundation for doing business in schools using intentional interaction strategies. @joshuastamper.bsky.social

Families teach us love, tribes teach us loyalty and the village teaches us tolerance.

It takes a villlage ...

Students’ lack of autonomy can affect their well-being and mental health.

Gun violence undermines the mental health of big city teens The random, unpredictable nature of shootings can reinforce teens' fear and hypervigilance.

Gun violence undermines the mental health of big city teens bit.ly/4hX85R1 @payouthvote.bsky.social @ohioafterschool.bsky.social @moafterschool.bsky.social

CELEBRATE Trans Folx! #TransgenderDayofVisibility

True liberation requires all of us to be united in defeating oppression. On this #TransgenderDayofVisibility, we honor and celebrate trans people who fight for justice and equity.

Apply to be a Youth Researcher at PIE! Join us in thinking about what out-of-school programs in Detroit can be! PiE is working with the Youth Development Resource Center (YDRC) to select five youth researchers who are passionate about afte...

Calling Detroit-area youth ages 16-24! Youth Development Resource Center is looking for Youth Researchers to support refreshing the quality standards for Detroit’s out-of-school programs.

Youth Researchers receive stipends of $500 Interested applicants fill out this short form: bit.ly/42k83hm

Student Advisory Councils District-wide in Lamoille South - UP for Learning UP’s work in Lamoille South Supervisory Union continues! UP started in LSSU working on developing an equity policy with the LSSU Board, youth and community members in 2022. From there, […]

Student Advisory Councils District-wide in Lamoille South - UP for Learning. #youthvoice @edutopia.org @edsurge.com @network4pubed.bsky.social

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NYC teens take the mic: P.S. Weekly is back for Season 2! Class is back in session! Meet the students bringing you Season 2 of P.S. Weekly.

NYC teens take the mic: P.S. Weekly is back for Season 2!
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/03/31/teen-...

Cabarrus County’s Summer Espinosa named 2025 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Espinosa is a kindergarten teacher at WR Odell Primary School of Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina.

"She builds a space of belonging and ownership where students know their voices matter, they’re given choices, they’re encouraged to play, and they’re challenged to grow, because she makes learning feel both exciting and achievable." #nced

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Youth are at the center of high-quality afterschool and summer programs. Their voices are powerful and they must be heard.

Celebrate #youthvoice week!

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“…there’s no single answer that will solve all of our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead, there are thousands of answers–at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.” — Octavia Butler

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Neutral Zone presents Potential - 42nd annual juried art show for high school youth. Saturday, April 5th 5-7 PM. Join us for art, live poetry, music and other creative projects. Awards presented at 6:30 PM.

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Youth-led protest targets U.S. Rep. Huizenga’s environmental stance bit.ly/4hxQOxE @mlive.com

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What's at stake by dismantling Dept of Ed? Only...
- 26 million low-income students
- 10 million rural students
- 5 million English language learners
- 7 million students w/disabilities
- 1 million homeless students

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"The Department of Education is not just another federal bureaucracy; it’s the watchdog ensuring all students, including students of color, students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students from low-income backgrounds, have equal access to quality education". @edtrust.bsky.social

Featured MSU Engaged Scholars - Helping Teen Girls Find Their Voice and Thrive A young woman became emotional as she shared what it meant to her ...

Helping Teen Girls Find Their Voice and Thrive bit.ly/4kWFJJB

Public education remains the cornerstone of our democracy—a place where youth develop not just academic knowledge, but the sense of belonging, connection, and agency essential for healthy development and civic participation.

FIGHT THE DISMANTLING OF DOE!

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Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here' “There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.

An Idaho history teacher is refusing to remove the classroom sign, “Everyone is welcome here.”

“There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” she said.

To abandon inclusion is to invite exclusion.
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The father of a trans son explains why he voted for Donald Trump but believes in trans rights The Ohio father said trans rights "transcend a political ideology."

The Ohio father said trans rights “transcend a political ideology.”

Michigan teen shares environmental advocacy journey. 'Toxic Tour' of Southwest Detroit sparked her interest. Yara Reda, a young environmental advocate from Michigan, discusses her journey and future plans.

Michigan teen shares environmental advocacy journey. ‘Toxic Tour’ of Southwest Detroit sparked her interest.

Washtenaw County Youth Commission Application The Washtenaw County Youth Commission serves in an advisory role to provide an outlet for advocacy through diverse youth-driven leadership. The Youth Commission supports youth in our county through m...

Do you know a Washtenaw County Youth between the ages of 13-18 years old that wants to make an impact in their community? Encourage them to apply for the Washtenaw County Youth Commission 2025-26! Apply here: bit.ly/youthcommission25

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Podcast - NCUIH

Next Gen Healing Through Youth Leadership Programming.
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