YouthTruth at CEP Conference: Preparing Youth for Civic Engagement Under Threats of Deportation
Research shows that young people truly want to serve others, work across lines of difference, and feel a part of their community but frequently lack…
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Giving Done Right podcast: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters
What happens when education reform takes place without the input or engagement of the young people who will experience its effects? Conversely, what happens when…
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K-12 Dive: Most Students Lack School Belonging — a Bullying Deterrent
Bullying rates declined during the pandemic’s remote learning period, with reports of incidents increasing as schools reopened. Bullying is also linked to school violence and…
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How One Principal Uses Student Data to Drive School Improvement
Nesbit School in San Mateo County, a Title I campus with many English learners and below-average test scores, took a new approach under Principal Ryan Hansen, who partnered with YouthTruth in 2020-21 to center student voice. Through surveys and a “30 Days of Data” campaign, Hansen highlighted strengths like 90% of students feeling cared for while also addressing needs such as recruiting female counseling interns and expanding real-world learning opportunities. By listening to students, Nesbit has strengthened its culture and instruction, showing that empathy and relationships are key to academic success.
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The Anti-Bullying Report: Lessons from Students and Principals on Belonging, Respect, and Safer Schools.
Bullying is a persistent problem in U.S. schools, fueling distrust and debates over punishment, transfers, and prevention. Some states are trying extreme measures—ticketing parents or suspending bullies’ licenses—while Congress considers the STOP Bullying Act to fund state prevention efforts. Most districts review policies, but few have comprehensive plans, leaving gaps that students feel firsthand. Real change requires educators, policymakers, and parents to listen to students, focus on the most vulnerable, and build school cultures where safety and belonging aren’t optional.
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Rio School District’s Annual Data-Driven Improvement Workshop
January in Oxnard, California is a special time for youth voice. That’s when YouthTruth annually heads down to the offices of Rio School District to…
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YouthTruth Highlights Youth Civic Empowerment
We surveyed over 150,000 students to gauge their attitudes and behaviors on civic engagement, culminating in our recent report offering insight into the current state of youth civic empowerment.
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Become an Advocate for Student Voice At YouthTruth, we believe that listening to students is key to creating equitable and effective learning environments. Grant funding…
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Civic Empowerment Guidebook
This resource was created to support educators and others in empowering and inspiring young people to become active, engaged citizens. This guidebook complements the YouthTruth research report, Youth Civic Empowerment: Insights from the Student Experience.
