September 21, 2020 • 35 mins
Episode 4: Elevating Student Voice
Episode Description: Giving students a seat at the table to collaborate with teachers and school leaders in meaningful ways is essential in creating an environment of student ownership. Join Dr. Blaine Alexander and Courtney Cochran as they share stories of how student voice has greatly impacted student achievement and discuss ways any school can give students input into their educational journey.
Guest Bio:
Courtney Cochran
2017 Arkansas Teacher of the Year
National Board Certified Teacher in Spanish
Certified AP Spanish Language and Culture instructor
Principal at Cedarville High School in Cedarville, Arkansas
Dr. Blaine Alexander
Serving in his 12th year with the Arkansas Leadership Academy, which is under the supervision of the University of Arkansas
Former school administrator for 17 years
Facilitates learning for students and teachers in the Arkansas Leadership Academy’s Student Voice Institute
Resources:
Link to Dr. Alexander’s Student Voice Institute
https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/institutes/student-voice/
Student Voice: The Instrument of Change - Book by Dr. Russell and Dr. Michael Corso
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/student-voice/book243538
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Episode Description: Giving students a seat at the table to collaborate with teachers and school leaders in meaningful ways is essential in creating an environment of student ownership. Join Dr. Blaine Alexander and Courtney Cochran as they share stories of how student voice has greatly impacted student achievement and discuss ways any school can give students input into their educational journey.
Guest Bio:
Courtney Cochran
2017 Arkansas Teacher of the Year
National Board Certified Teacher in Spanish
Certified AP Spanish Language and Culture instructor
Principal at Cedarville High School in Cedarville, Arkansas
Dr. Blaine Alexander
Serving in his 12th year with the Arkansas Leadership Academy, which is under the supervision of the University of Arkansas
Former school administrator for 17 years
Facilitates learning for students and teachers in the Arkansas Leadership Academy’s Student Voice Institute
Resources:
Link to Dr. Alexander’s Student Voice Institute
https://www.arkansasleadershipacademy.org/institutes/student-voice/
Student Voice: The Instrument of Change - Book by Dr. Russell and Dr. Michael Corso
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/student-voice/book243538
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
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