User Voice in the NIC by https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0 en-us 2021-02-19 21:14:44 UTC 2021-03-03 15:25:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Each school approaches this differently caleb_zuniga1 https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227202445 For example:
Bruce and WEC developed change ideas meant to support educators in learning from students and families. WEC is implementing additional change ideas that originated from user input.

CEC's change idea allows students to drive their learning journey through "Tiny Projects." Further seeks user voice in understanding student perspectives about whether this level of autonomy supported their active engagement. 

South, DMLK, and DC-21 have increased whole-school student surveys to drive understanding of student perception of SEL implementation.

KCAA embedded a pre-existing student-led PDU into their change idea.]]> 2021-02-22 16:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227202445 This is an emerging practice that could benefit from additional support / guidance caleb_zuniga1 https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227229801 Current approaches are typically whole-school survey focused (DMLK, DC-21, South). Feedback loops from this data are happening sporadically. Unclear on how schools are learning from family / staff users about whether change ideas are yielding positive results.]]> 2021-02-22 16:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227229801 Continued focus on students; increase feedback loops; leverage existing structures caleb_zuniga1 https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227255378 Structures to leverage - Design Teams (could students contribute?); Student Board / other leadership groups (how can Design Teams leverage these groups for stronger feedback loops); Advisory (specific teachers embed feedback protocol for closer listening)]]> 2021-02-22 16:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227255378 Depends on the school; all students caleb_zuniga1 https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227278468 As mentioned previously, each school is taking their own approach to embedding user voice within their process. That said, schools seem to be prioritizing survey / advisory methods that allow them to hear the voices of "all students." 

Bruce and WEC prioritizing family voice through AFTTs and community design teams, respectively]]> 2021-02-22 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227278468 School Leaders and Facilitation Leads caleb_zuniga1 https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227303005 This is appropriate as we try to ensure that our "asks" of schools do not overburden them. 

How do we continue prioritizing leader support while also hearing students, families, and teachers?]]> 2021-02-22 16:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1227303005 Feedback loops vary john_albright https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264180799 In some schools, several layers of student feedback throughout change process, reflection and action planning. Difficult to tell how deeply schools are responding to feedback or how schools are providing opportunities for students and/or families to see feedback and impact data and chart next steps.]]> 2021-03-03 15:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264180799 High Expectations/CRE Mindsets john_albright https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264193621 As a hub team, we can go further in our role of organizing the work of the NIC and setting expectations. Regarding user voice, I think we should set expectations, recognizing that timelines for schools to meet expectations may vary. We can set an ideal near term view of what user voice should look like. Here are some ideas for expectations:
All schools involve students on design teams (consider how to involve SVL students themselves or in selection process for younger students).
Students involved in change ideation for design improvement - both in planning and studying current and new change ideas.
Students make predictions and contribute to learning questions from the student perspective.
Students get involved in peer-to-peer empathy work.
Give students the floor first before adults.
For convenings, involve students on Personal Experience Panels (see National Equity Project)
And I'm sure there's more...]]> 2021-03-03 15:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264193621 Elevate voices from schools john_albright https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264261119 We need an approach that helps elevate voices and student and/or family feedback from what schools are collecting and documenting. What are key themes or findings from schools relative to the three key driver areas our cohort 1 schools are working on?]]> 2021-03-03 15:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_zuniga1/9wyafq5lcf6jyzu0/wish/1264261119