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If I Spoke Up: The Conditions That Shape Student Civic Voice
What do young people want to speak up about and what does it take to help them feel heard and participate in civic life? Drawing on responses from more than 35,000 middle and high school students, this data brief explores what students would speak up about if included in important decisions and what their responses reveal about developing their civic voice. The findings highlight the critical role schools play in fostering the belonging, trust, and confidence students need to believe their voices matter. Read below for the full data brief.
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Education Week: This Key Factor Helps Students Feel Safe at School
Students who believe educators take their safety concerns seriously are more likely to feel safe during the school day, a new survey finds. The survey of…
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District Administration: School Safety: 10 Questions You Should Ask First
School security concerns are fueling middle and high school students’ anxieties about their safety. Here are 10 questions superintendents should ask their students and staff…
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Word in Black: Black Students Report Higher School Safety Concerns
From fights outside of class to seeing classmates with weapons, Black K-12 public school students are far more likely to worry about their safety in…
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K-12 Dive: Students feel Safer in School When Their Concerns Are Heard, YouthTruth Finds
Dive Brief: Nearly 80% of elementary students and 75% of middle and high school students do not feel safe on school buses, while 67% of secondary…
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EdSource: Most Students Feel Unsafe on School Buses, but Many Feel Secure in Classrooms
A new study released by YouthTruth indicates that nearly 80% of elementary students and 75% of middle and high school students do not feel safe…
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School Safety, Security, & Emergency Preparedness: Understanding and Acting on How Students Experience Safety
A sense of safety and security is foundational to students’ learning, belonging, and healthy development. Yet creating and maintaining schools where students feel truly safe is a complex and ever-shifting challenge, spanning protection from violence and bullying to emotional wellbeing, and disaster preparedness. At a time when investments in school safety are growing and security products are expanding, this report offers a reminder that safety cannot simply be purchased—it requires a deep understanding of, and investment in, the daily work of tending to a healthy school culture.
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From School Buses to Restrooms to Natural Disasters, Students Experience Persistent Anxiety Over School Safety
San Francisco, February 24, 2026 – Nearly one in five middle and high school students, and one in four elementary school students, say they often…
