Theresa Soares – Imagining Students as the Solution: Redefining Youth, Starting With ‘Our’ Stories
The Huffington Post will be promoting various Student Voice articles prior to the Student Voice Live! summit on April 13th.
The following is from Theresa Soares:
In this world, everyone has a story. In the United States of America, everyone who has a story has the right to tell it. Our stories are the culmination of our social experiences which influence our future actions. For many, the voicing of their personal stories is the initiation of their civic engagement and their desire to influence social and political change within broader society.
Tomorrow, my generation will inherit the issues of today. We can’t begin to solve the problems of today, if we don’t include the voices of the participants, organizers, and leaders of tomorrow. To every administrator in every sector: are you prepared to listen to the stories of your youth? Are you prepared to include your youth in the decision making process of your institution? As a democratic nation, your most valuable resource is your students and the diversity of their narratives. It is time you start acknowledging their potential and incorporating them in your solution-making process.
As a young adult myself, and a Student Voice organizer, it is easy for me to advocate for youth engagement and inclusion in the decision making process. Unfortunately, my views are not always shared by many adult leaders
April 8 Chat – Student Voice Live!
The following is from Theresa Soares:
In this world, everyone has a story. In the United States of America, everyone who has a story has the right to tell it. Our stories are the culmination of our social experiences which influence our future actions. For many, the voicing of their personal stories is the initiation of their civic engagement and their desire to influence social and political change within broader society.
Tomorrow, my generation will inherit the issues of today. We can’t begin to solve the problems of today, if we don’t include the voices of the participants, organizers, and leaders of tomorrow. To every administrator in every sector: are you prepared to listen to the stories of your youth? Are you prepared to include your youth in the decision making process of your institution? As a democratic nation, your most valuable resource is your students and the diversity of their narratives. It is time you start acknowledging their potential and incorporating them in your solution-making process.
As a young adult myself, and a Student Voice organizer, it is easy for me to advocate for youth engagement and inclusion in the decision making process. Unfortunately, my views are not always shared by many adult leaders
April 8 Chat – Student Voice Live!
The first ever Student Voice conference is right around the corner! Student Voice Live! will take place in just a few more days.
To be the first to learn about the summit, join a #StuVoice Twitter chat on Monday, April 8th at 8:30pm EST. The conference planning team will be available to address any concerns.
As well, follow @stu_voice on Twitter for conference updates.
Tweet at you soon!
To be the first to learn about the summit, join a #StuVoice Twitter chat on Monday, April 8th at 8:30pm EST. The conference planning team will be available to address any concerns.
As well, follow @stu_voice on Twitter for conference updates.
Tweet at you soon!