Students Rock and Rally for Education Reform!
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Lisa.
Students were fired up about their education at the unveiling of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights yesterday. The event marks the beginning of a new movement to bring a critical voice to the table–that of students most directly impacted by a system that isn’t getting every student Ready for Life!
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The Student Bill of Rights was written for students by students. It declares eight fundamental rights that every student is entitled to in his or her education: equal opportunity, respect, safety, the best teachers, tools, leadership, starting younger and ready for life.
The goal of the Student Bill of Rights is to empower students to be the most important voice in changing our schools. When students speak at school board meetings and legislative hearings, policymakers listen.
“Let’s hold our leaders accountable,” said Joanna, a student at the Center School in Seattle. “Give us passion, give us challenges, give us life skills-you owe it to us. Our future, our voice!”
Students want to make their voices heard in order to hold our leaders accountable for vision, courage and results. They’re standing up for a real education that will get them Ready for Life.
Five daily newspapers, MSNBC and KOMO 4 news covered the launch of the Student Bill of Rights.
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Washington State Student Bill of Rights launch event video
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
Students were fired up about their education at the unveiling of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights on Sept. 30, 2009. The event marks the beginning of a new movement to engage the next generation of school advocates.
Center School students began the event with a performance of the spoken word about the Student Bill of Rights.
View more footage of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights launch event.
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Videos of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights launch event
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Mike.
Students were fired up about their education at the unveiling of the Washington State Student Bill of Rights on Sept. 30, 2009. The event marks the beginning of a new movement to engage the next generation of school advocates.
Center School students began the event with a performance of the spoken word.
Maggie Wilkens, LEV’s Youth Organizer, thanked students for their work on the Student Bill of Rights mural.
Chris Korsmo, Executive Director of the League of Education Voters, urged policymakers to do what’s right to get students ready for life.
John, a student from Skyline High School in Sammamish, encourages students to speak out about their education.
Andy Bell, a teacher from the Center School, talks about the importance of arts education. His art class created the Student Bill of Rights mural. Tatianna, a sophomore at the Center School, speaks about “equal opportunity.”
Seattle School Board President Michael DeBell thanked the students for getting involved in strengthening our education system.
Xochilt, a student at the Center School, performs the spoken word.
Devon, a student at the Center School, performs the spoken word.
Xavier, a student at the Center School, performs the spoken word.
