Great expectations : what kids want from our urban public schools

• Main Authors: Caruthers, Loyce Ellenor, 1947- (Author), Friend, Jennifer Ingrid (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K : Emerald Publishing Limited : Information Age Publishing, Inc., [2016]
• Subjects: Education, Urban > United States.; Urban schools > United States > Administration.; Public schools > United States > Administration.; Student participation in administration > United States.; School improvement programs > United States.; Educational change > United States.; Students > United States > Attitudes.; Education > Evaluation & Assessment.; Urban communities.; Education: examinations and assessment.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781806610242
• DOI: 10.1108/978-1-68123-442-7
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxxiv, 260 pages)

This book explores meaningful and effective use of student voice in urban school renewal efforts through strategies that include: surveys, interviews, focus groups, visual and video projects, social media, and student participation in governance. Chapters provide a definition of student voice, conte...