In the first episode of the series focused on student voice, Jake Sturgis and Stan Alleyne, co-founders of the The Voices Framework, discuss partnering with school districts over the last five years as a way to use student stories as a critical layer of context to humanize the student experience and motivate adults to make changes. Changing adult mindsets may be one of the most difficult tasks school leaders face as they work to enact change. Collecting and evaluating disproportionate test scores and other student data can only take you so far on your equity journey. By using hearts to guide the mind, The Voices Framework has helped school leaders start difficult conversations and enact systemic changes to make their schools more inclusive and equitable. Learn more at captivatmedia.us/voices-framework

A student at White Bear Lake Area Schools, a predominantly white, suburban school district outside of Minneapolis, reflects on being a part of The Voices Framework.

A Principal at Brooklyn Center Community Schools, a district on the border of Minneapolis with a student population that represents the diversity of our global society, shares how systematically incorporating student voice into the fabric of the school environment drives powerfully constructive conversations, shapes decisions and raises the tide for all students and the community as a whole.

An assistant superintendent at White Bear Lake Area Schools, a predominantly white, suburban school district outside of Minneapolis, reflects on leading racial equity work by leveraging student voice to shift adult mindsets.

A culture and climate specialist at the Robbinsdale Area School District discusses the impact The Voices Framework had on his staff and students. From identifying strategies for ensuring all students feel seen each day to exploring issues related to the student-teacher perception gap, he reminds us that students must have a seat at the table.

How a small town community school district leveraged student video stories to emotionally connect with staff as part of their DEI professional development work.

Captivate’s Founder & CEO, Jake Sturgis, presents CaptivatED. A series of content dedicated to equipping education leaders with strategic storytelling solutions to meet their school and district’s ever-changing needs.