The Successful Middle School Student Voice

Author: Sandy Cameli

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Item #: 1441
Publisher: AMLE
Page Count: 90
ISBN: 978-1-56090-274-4
Published: 10/1/2024

As we elevate student voice in our classrooms and schools, we cultivate a generation of self-directed middle grades learners who are not afraid to take ownership of their education. With its four parts, this companion guide to The Successful Middle School: This We Believe provides a framework for inviting student voice into our classrooms and schools. Following the VOICE acronym, the book includes ideas, examples, and resources for expanding student voice opportunities for young adolescents. Rather than endorse a one-size-fits-all model, Dr. Cameli plants seeds of possibility for educators seeking to entrust young adolescents with the power of their own ideals and actions through self- and collective expression.

• Section 1 utilizes specific prompts to guide middle level educators seeking to facilitate thoughtful dialogue and expand learners’ thinking and voice.
• Section 2 introduces a framework for inviting student voice into classroom- and school-level discussions while also empowering learners to be part of the decision-making process.
• Section 3 continues with five subsections that follow the acronym VOICE to share ideas, examples and resources for expanding student voice opportunities for middle grades learners.
• Section 4 provides suggestions for supporting and growing student voice in a variety of ways. The intention is not to provide a one-size-fits-all model but rather to plant seeds of possibility for educators seeking to entrust early adolescents with the power of their own ideals and actions through self- and collective expression.

The book concludes with resources and templates that can be used by middle grades educators to promote collaboration, conversation and connections among learners.