Videos
Videos by and about the Quaglia Institute.
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World Cafe Video: Lawrence Middle School
Lawrence Middle School is just one example of the many schools utilizing the Quaglia Student Voice Surveys in partnership with students to drive shared responsibility for school improvement. This video was created by a student, overviewing a “World Café” data activity in which students and adults analyze data and create action plans side by side. This was not a one-time event, but happens regularly as part of their school culture where Student Voice is greatly valued.
Student Voice at Kihei Elementary School
In support of the Hawaii State Department of Education's strategic plan, teachers and administrators at Kihei Elementary School are implementing strategies to inspire students to use their voices to create positive change in their school community. Click here to watch the video to see why Kihei values student voice and helps students become actively involved in school.
Alliance of Teacher Leaders - Henry County Schools
The 2022 Alliance of Teacher Leaders (ATL) project wrapped up in Atlanta for the year with a graduation ceremony at which this video was shown. The theme for the video is "How has participation in the Alliance of Teacher Leaders made an impact on your professional practice?"
Student Voice in Los Angeles Unified School District (8 minute video)
Watch this 8 minute video to learn about the importance and impact of student voice in LAUSD. This collaborative creation between QISVA, LAUSD, and Barry Kibrick, host and creator of Between the Lines, was designed to demonstrate the importance of fostering student voice and aspirations at all ages, as well as the impact it has on the teaching and learning environment.
"Students listen to teachers with great intent. We need to return the favor."
~ Dr. Russ Quaglia
Student Voice in Los Angeles Unified School District (3 minute video)
This 3 minute video provides highlights from the 8 minute video below. These videos were created in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District and Barry Kibrick, host and creator of Between the Lines, to demonstrate the importance and impact of student voice in LAUSD.
"Voice in our schools needs to become a way of being. It can't be a perceived program that I'm taking off the shelf. It's got to compliment, it's got to drive, it's got to allow us to reflect on every single thing we do. From the first bell to the last bell."
~ Dr. Russ Quaglia
How Can We Help Students Feel Connected to School?
Watch this on-demand webinar as Dr. Quaglia joins host Peter DeWitt, veteran school leader Ron Myers, and science teacher Jonté Lee (aka “#TheKitchenChemist”), as they discuss strategies for your struggles with student engagement and how to help students recover their joy of learning.
School Voice Process Video
The progression of almost 40 years of research and fieldwork on voice and aspirations has led to the School Voice Process, which represents a dynamic process that allows all stakeholders in the school community to develop their voice in a way in which it is heard, respected, and valued.
Dr. Russ Quaglia talks about Student Voice
Dr. Russell J. Quaglia is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of education, known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations. He has been described by news media as America's foremost authority on the development and achievement of student voice and aspirations.
How are student voice and student aspirations connected?
A short video interview with Russell Quaglia and Michael Corso filmed at Corwin Press.
Be Ready with Purpose
Dr. Russ Quaglia shares his concern about the multiple goals schools have. He suggests schools should prepare students to just be ready (period). This was part of his message at ASCD14 @EveryLearner Someday is Now!
Teachers Know Best
Dr. Russ Quaglia discusses how teachers know best in the run up to ASCD14 @EveryLearner.
Students Should Be Partners
Dr. Russ Quaglia believes students must be partners in decision making if we are serious about wanting schools to improve. This was part of his message at ASCD14 @EveryLearner Someday is Now!
Dr. Russ Quaglia's ASCD Preview
A preview of Dr. Russ Quaglia's presentation at ASCD14 @EveryLearner.