Not Finding Their Voice

Students feeling they have a voice is a key indicator of emotional safety. Surveys show there’s not enough of either in schools.

What would happen if all students felt valued and had a powerful voice in school? Might it create a safer environment? Our research at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations suggests that it would. When students have a “voice” in school, they feel more known, valued, and cared about and have a stronger sense of self-worth.