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Insights From Oregon

Jordi Hertz
In 2022-2023 YouthTruth surveyed over 68,500 Oregon students to gather information about their experiences. The insights derived from the combined YouthTruth data for Oregon were discussed by educators during the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators meeting held in June. Explore further details about topics discussed and the trends in student perceptions in Oregon here.

YouthTruth launches new report: Students Weigh In, Part 4

Jay Kustka
Fall 2021 marked a wholly unusual back-to-school season. As America’s youth packed up their Chromebooks and returned to in-person schooling, we invited students from districts across the country to reflect on their experience through YouthTruth surveys.We are asking students a new timely question this year: “The COVID pandemic has changed learning for many students. Is there...

What We Loved About 2021

Jay Kustka
Dear Friend, As we start this new year, we are both humbled and inspired to be working alongside our partners to elevate student and stakeholder voice across the country. Amidst the acute challenges of early 2022, we are inspired by these highlights from 2021 and the YouthTruth community’s fierce commitment to listen and learn from...

YouthTruth launches new report, Spotlight on Belonging & Peer Collaboration

Jay Kustka
As you may know, YouthTruth has been studying how students’ experiences of school and learning have been changing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our most recent report analyzed student survey data from over half a million students across the country. There were so many incredible insights uncovered through the analysis of that Students Weigh In, Part III report that we could not,...

Funding available but time is running out

Jay Kustka, , ,
Did you know that CARES act funding, as well as other federal and state-specific funds, can cover the cost of YouthTruth’s student, family, and/or staff surveys and follow-up professional development? If student voice is a priority in your district connect with us to lock in your YouthTruth survey dates and rates for next year. Our...

Learning from Student Perspectives – CASEL & YouthTruth

Jay Kustka, ,
On April 23, 2021 YouthTruth joined CASEL to share findings from student voice surveys take before and during the pandemic, as well as discussing how this data is informing efforts in school communities. In order to create equitable learning environments that fully support the social, emotional and academic learning needs of students, we need to...

Students crushed by stress, depression are back in class. Here’s how schools meet their needs

Jay Kustka,
By Alia Wong, Education Enterprise Reporter, USA Today A youth mental health crisis was percolating for years. Rates of anxiety and depression had been on the rise. In 2017, suicide became the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 through 24.  Then came COVID-19. Americans of all ages say the pandemic has taken a toll on their mental health, but...