To make sure kids feel valued in their pursuit of academic excellence, it’s important to regularly review district policies and adapt them to prioritize a positive student experience.

To support educators, schools can collect data to gather, analyze, and respond to student feedback on their experiences, needs, and interests. Establishing these data-driven systems can help review and improve school policies for the future.

Educators should feel prepared and supported by their school as they engage with students in the classroom so they’re equipped to help students reach their full potential.

Students thrive when they have trusting relationships with educators and are supported in their pursuit of life skills and academic excellence. Schools should make every student feel valued and nurture their exploration of their identity and the world around them.

We can redesign education systems to prioritize positive relationships, fruitful collaboration between students, educators and families, and active learning—from the classroom to the superintendent’s office.

We can cultivate students’ leadership skills by being responsive to their experience and giving them a seat at the table when making decisions that affect their education.

We know that effective schools build relationships with students and their families and communities. This partnership is critical to creating supportive classroom experiences for kids.