Equity of Voice Audit

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Research shows that those doing most of the “talking” in the classroom are also doing most of the learning. Are all learner voices, verbal and non-verbal, being heard in your classroom? Not sure? Use this tool to audit equity of voice and identify areas of opportunity for further personalizing the learning experience for each learner by amplifying learner voice.

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Big Moves

Student-Led Advisory Councils or Boards

Asking students their opinions about decisions that affect them in their school community is a great place to start listening to learners. However, taking it a step further puts students at the decision-making table. Inviting students to participate in school or district-wide decisions by being on the board, a part of a student government…

Big Moves

Advisory

Advisory is a recurring and consistent small-learning community with dedicated time in the daily or weekly schedule intended to provide opportunities to cultivate a sense of belonging, support learner agency, and explore strengths and interests. In Expeditionary Learning schools this structure is called “Crew” and it can go by many different names. It also…

Podcasts

Episode 34: Families and Caregivers Empowering Teachers with Sandy Cima

By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: In this episode, Sandy Cima, Director of People and Business Operations at Learner-Centered Collaborative, offers her unique perspective as both a parent and a professional. Sandy discusses…

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See Me, Know Me, Grow Me: Personalizing Learning for Learner Agency and Success

Education is in a constant state of evolution, striving to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing world. However, between 25% and 54% of students feel disengaged in school, with less than half feeling positively challenged or aligned with their strengths (Hrynowski, 2024). These statistics highlight the urgency of adopting a more…

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Episode 38: 5 Years Later: Revisiting 10 Reflections on Change in Education

By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: In this solo episode, Katie Martin, host of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast, reflects on her “10 Reflections on Change in Education” from 2019. Revisiting these themes, Katie…

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Distributed Leadership in Schools: Students as Ambassadors

Written by Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent, National School District. Dr. Brady is also a member of the Learner-Centered Collaborative Advisory Council. Distributed leadership offers a way to harness the collective strengths of all members of an educational ecosystem, including school staff, parents, community partners, and most importantly, students. While adults often take center stage…

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In a Learner-Centered Community, We Are All Communicators

Creating a learner-centered community requires clear, transparent communication that puts students at the center. Through transparency, feedback loops, and storytelling, we can amplify student voice and build shared vision. Through Muhlenberg’s digital spaces, Mentor’s Guiding Coalition meetings, and Hampton’s multimedia storytelling, we see how intentional communication creates environments where everyone—learners, educators, administrators, and families—contributes…