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Student Voice: The Instrument of Change

English

By (author): Michael J. Corso Russell J. Quaglia

Meaningful school reform starts with your most powerful partneryour students!

Students have plenty of opinions when it comes to school, and theyre not all about free ice cream in the cafeteria. When you take time to listen, youll find that students aspirations can drive your school toward exciting new goals. And when students know theyre being heard, they develop self-worth, engage meaningfully in their own academic success, and become purposeful in their educations.

This groundbreaking book presents a blueprint for enacting a successful partnership between educators and students. Youll discover how to

  • Ask the right questionsand understand how to build from the answers you get
  • Engage students in decision-making and improvement-related processes
  • Implement the Aspirations Framework to guide students toward achieving their full potential

Filled with examples drawn from student surveys, focus groups, field observations, and interviews, this unique resource prepares you to lead with the sure knowledge that your students can and will want to join you.

This book speaks to a movement that many people talk about but few act upon, Student Voice. Quaglia and Corso have lived their professional careers listening to students and acting on what they have heard. Now they share what it takes for education to truly become student-centered.
Raymond J. McNulty, Dean of the School of Education
Southern New Hampshire University


Words cannot accurately capture my impression. It is simply the best education book Ive ever read. Im blown away by the quality, humility, simplicity and complexity, and call to action.
Robert Neu, Superintendent
Oklahoma City Public Schools


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Product Details
  • Weight: 410g
  • Dimensions: 177 x 254mm
  • Publication Date: 23 Sep 2014
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781483358130

About Michael J. CorsoRussell J. Quaglia

Dr. Russell J. Quaglia is a globally recognized pioneer in the field of education known for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations.  Dr. Quaglia has been described by news media as Americas foremost authority on the development and achievement of student voice and aspirations.  His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications prominent international speaking appearances and a successfully growing list of aspirations ventures. Among these ventures Dr. Quaglia authored the School Voice suite of surveys including Student Voice Teacher Voice Parent Voice and iKnow My Class.  His recent book Student Voice: The Instrument of Change published by Corwin is already receiving international acclaim.  In addition to founding and leading the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations Dr. Quaglia also founded and currently chairs the Aspirations Academies Trust a sponsor of primary and secondary academies in England built upon his aspirations research.  Most recently he has founded the Teacher Voice and Aspirations International Center dedicated to amplifying the voice of teachers in order for them to realize their aspirations and reach their fullest potential. Dr. Quaglia earned his bachelors degree at Assumption College a masters degree in economics from Boston College and master of education and doctorate degrees from Columbia University specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in humanitarian services for his dedication to students. Dr. Quaglias work has also led him to serve on several national and international committees reflecting his passion for ensuring that students and teacehers voices are always heard honored and acted upon. ? See Russells Presenter Profile Listen to Russ Quaglias Interactive EdChat on Student Voice Michael J. Corso Ph.D. former high school teacher turned adjunct professor of education and administrator has been the Chief Academic Officer for the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA) for 15 years. In that role he provided professional development and training in Aspirations and Student Voice theories and frameworks to thousands of educators and students in hundreds of schools. Out of those experiences he co-authored numerous books and articles on the subject of School Voice including Student Voice: The Instrument of Change (Corwin 2014) and Aspire High: Imagining Tomorrows School Today (Corwin 2016). While he is still connected to QISA as a special consultant he has decided to return full-time to the high school classroom. While many in education move from practice to theory or policy Mickey has chosen to move from consulting back to the classroom. This blog is a weekly window into his journey of trying to practice himself what he has preached to others for over two decades as a researcher and PD provider.

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