Make Systems Human-Centered

Partner with BIPOC Youth to Make School Better for Everyone

Uploaded on: April 6, 2022
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Primary Author(s): Kathleen Osta, Managing Director, National Equity Project and Ashley Kannan, Teacher, Oak Park School District
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When we listen to young people who are not experiencing belonging and success in the current system of school, and co-design both micro- and macro-innovations in partnership with them, trust is built, healing occurs, and the changes implemented benefit all young people.


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