Voice & Aspirations Briefs: School Voice Definition

It is crucial to have a clear definition of voice that is equally applicable to all voices in school. There should not be one definition for student voice, a different definition for teacher voice, and so on. Voice is voice, and it is critical that we have a common understanding of what it means, the expectations that encompass using one's voice, and how the power of voice can be operationalized for the good of the whole.

 
Voice is sharing thoughts and ideas in an environment underpinned by trust and respect,
offering realistic suggestions for the good of the whole, and accepting responsibility for not
only what is said but also what needs to be done
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