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Let Them Speak: How Student Voice Can Transform Your School
We say, “Student voice matters,” but are we really listening? Student voice. The phrase seems ubiquitous these days. But for all the talk about student voice at conferences and professional development meetings, the adults’ voices are still the only ones being heard in too many schools. Rebecca Coda and Rick Jetter hope to change that with Let Them Speak! In this powerful and inspiring book, you’ll learn . . . how to find out what your students really think, feel, and need, why it’s so important for students to feel like you care about them, what to do with the feedback you get from students, and how to use student voice to improve education and school culture. What do your students have to say about grading, homework, bullying, schedules . . . life? Be willing to ask, and then Let Them Speak!
- GenresEducation
218 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2018
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October 9, 2018
Great, empowering book on giving students voice!
August 27, 2018
Speak!!!
I am an instructional aide for special ed and it seemed as if it (the book) went back to “old school” teachings. I like that idea. When I was in school they wanted to hear what we had to say as students although, some were afraid to voice their opinions or express their ideas. It felt good to get it across to someone who just might be able to help out with an idea or situation. It’s a great point to let students know they are encouraged to speak. After all isn’t that what we want them to do as adults? Speak their piece and solve a problem and be successful. People need to listen and think before answering. I think it was a good read.
I am an instructional aide for special ed and it seemed as if it (the book) went back to “old school” teachings. I like that idea. When I was in school they wanted to hear what we had to say as students although, some were afraid to voice their opinions or express their ideas. It felt good to get it across to someone who just might be able to help out with an idea or situation. It’s a great point to let students know they are encouraged to speak. After all isn’t that what we want them to do as adults? Speak their piece and solve a problem and be successful. People need to listen and think before answering. I think it was a good read.
September 3, 2018
A phenomenal read.
This book has given me the courage to open up the line of communication with my kids. The personal stories are genuine, inspiring, and eye-opening.
Let Them Speak is a book that the American Education System is in need of right now. It’s the kind of book that every child would want their teacher to have. It’s been a game-changer for me and I highly recommend it.
This book has given me the courage to open up the line of communication with my kids. The personal stories are genuine, inspiring, and eye-opening.
Let Them Speak is a book that the American Education System is in need of right now. It’s the kind of book that every child would want their teacher to have. It’s been a game-changer for me and I highly recommend it.
September 3, 2018
A phenomenal read.
This book has given me the courage to open up the line of communication with my kids. The personal stories are genuine, inspiring, and eye-opening.
Let Them Speak is a book that the American Education System is in need of right now. It’s the kind of book that every child would want their teacher to have. It’s been a game-changer for me and I highly recommend it.
This book has given me the courage to open up the line of communication with my kids. The personal stories are genuine, inspiring, and eye-opening.
Let Them Speak is a book that the American Education System is in need of right now. It’s the kind of book that every child would want their teacher to have. It’s been a game-changer for me and I highly recommend it.
June 2, 2018
On their turf!
The book was full of great vignettes and ideas to turn a school back into the hands of kids. Many of the scenarios are middle and high school focused but can be crafted for elementary school.
The book was full of great vignettes and ideas to turn a school back into the hands of kids. Many of the scenarios are middle and high school focused but can be crafted for elementary school.
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