Centering Youth Voice
Dive In & Try it Out
It’s Go-Time!
Now that you’ve learned more about youth voice, seen it in action, and considered your approach, it’s time to put everything into motion.
It’s recommended that the activities are completed in order, and that both are done to ensure a comprehensive and impactful engagement with students.
Dive In & Try It Out!
Purpose:
You can use these cards to guide conversations and amplify student voices. Whether you’re a teacher interviewing students or a student interviewing peers, your role is to support and facilitate open, honest discussions.
Tips:
- Speak openly, fairly, and respectfully.
- Listen carefully, allowing everyone the space to share.
- Contribute without dominating the conversation.
- Consider using AI transcription tools to document accurately while staying engaged in the conversation.
It’s fine if you don’t finish every card—make time to revisit later if needed.
Access the Youth Voice Cards here.
Craft a Vision for Change
Purpose:
Your vision statement is a snapshot of the future you’re working to create. Use it to align your team around a shared goal.
Steps:
- Start with the mad lib format to help guide your thinking
- Feel free to tweak it or create your own based on your team’s unique ideas.
- Have fun! This is a creative process, so enjoy imagining your future vision together.
Check out these examples below:
The activities from this module come directly from the XQ Youth Voice Toolkit.
The complete toolkit can be a powerful resource for student councils or student groups, giving students the opportunity to lead and explore how they can drive change themselves.
