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Harnessing Student Voice for School Improvement

Harnessing Student Voice for School Improvement Brian Shumate – Superintendent, Medford School District (OR) Kathleen Smith – Superintendent, Brockton Public Schools (MA) Sachi Takahashi-Rial – Manager, YouthTruth Student Survey. Measures of Effective Teaching Study:

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Harnessing Student Voice for School Improvement

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  1. Harnessing Student Voice for School Improvement Brian Shumate – Superintendent, Medford School District (OR) Kathleen Smith – Superintendent, Brockton Public Schools (MA) Sachi Takahashi-Rial – Manager, YouthTruth Student Survey

  2. Measures of Effective Teaching Study: Student survey results are predictive of achievement gains. Student surveys produce more consistent results than classroom observations. Research from Stanford’s Gardner Center Students’ relationships with their teachers and their motivation are linked with their academic achievement.

  3. STUDENT SURVEY student engagement academic rigor relationships with teachers & peers school culture college & career readiness school safety

  4. What makes student perception data actionable? • Quick turnaround • Valid and reliable questions • Meaningful subgroup comparisons

  5. Without validated instruments… What did their answers mean? Survey Students In my school, a variety of resources are available to help me succeed (e.g., teaching staff, technology, media center). You’re left with more questions than answers

  6. “I really feel like part of my school’s community.”

  7. “I really feel like part of my school’s community.”

  8. What makes student perception data actionable? • Quick turnaround • Valid and reliable questions • Meaningful subgroup comparisons

  9. About Brockton Public Schools Brockton Public Schools • Gateway City • 16,651 students • 11 elementary schools • 7 middle schools • 4,123 student high school • 4 alternative schools Instructional excellence for every student, every day

  10. About Medford School District Medford School District • Encompasses 361 square miles in the heart of Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley • 14,100 students • 14 elementary schools • 2 middle schools • 3 high schools • 4 charter schools Live. Learn. Lead.

  11. What problem(s) are you trying to solve and how has student perception data supported your improvement effort(s)?

  12. Compared to other large high schools, students at Brockton High report stronger relationships with peers. Other students in school are friendly to them; they can be themselves around their classmates.

  13. Brockton High students report more rigorous instruction on YouthTruth Survey than peers at other large high schools

  14. Brockton HS students experience more authentic learning experiences Brockton HS Typical large high school

  15. Prioritizing Student Voice

  16. Our Goal is to offer the opportunity for every graduate to have a college transcript! Early College Partnerships: Dual College and High School Credit PAID TUITION! Provided by the district Bus routes directly to Table Rock Free bus passes The YouthTruth survey helped us to show our students were feeling more prepared

  17. How have you used student survey results in conversations with others (e.g. school leaders, your board, the community)?

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