Bethel Schools Says YouthTruth Survey Informs Strategic Plan
We know that engagement is key to moving the needle on student achievement. But is it an elusive intangible, or an indicator that can be strategically . . .
College and Career Readiness: A YouthTruth Survey
YouthTruth has recently come out with a new survey, College and Career Readiness, of 165,000 high school students “between the 2010-11 and 2014-15 school years,” and found a vast amount of information that . . .
Using Student Feedback to (Actually) Drive Change
What if your grade school principal had asked you and your fellow students directly for your feedback? And what if that principal not only listened, but also made changes based on what you said?
How’s Your School Culture? ESSA Says It’s Important, but Only 1 in 3 Students Nationwide Think It’s Good
“YouthTruth’s executive director, Jen Vorse Wilka, said she was not surprised by the results, adding that culture is one of the hardest things to change in school or the workplace.” . . .
Four Cs play a powerful role in kindergarten schools
Kathy Gomez, Superintendent of Evergreen School District and longtime YouthTruth partner, . . .
Christian Science Monitor Reporter, Josh Kenworthy, reviews YouthTruth findings
“For around three decades, education researchers have recognized the need for a data-driven strategy to strengthen relationships, school connectedness, and prevent dropouts.” . . .
Hechinger Report Columnist, Dr. Andre Perry, reviews YouthTruth findings
“Just one-third of students rate their school culture positively . . . The stat wouldn’t make for a good consumer report, but it’s amazing what we can learn when we consider youths’ perspectives. ” . . .
Education Dive Contributing Editor, Tara Garcia Mathewson, reviews YouthTruth findings
“GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, and YouthTruth survey data reveal the incidence of bias-based bullying and variation across schools.” . . .
The 74 Discusses YouthTuth findings
Reporter-Producer Kate Stringer’s article, 80,000 Kids Just Replied to a Survey About Bullying. Here’s What Surprised Their Educators Most receives national attention . . .
New California Accountability System Signals Progress- YouthTruth’s Sonya Heisters in Education Week
It’s good to count parent engagement and school climate, says Sonya Heisters . . .