Student voice isn’t a slogan—it’s a commitment

By: Jennifer Rifkin

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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There’s a phrase we hear often in education: student voice matters. It shows up in mission statements, strategic plans and conference panels. But too often, it stays an idea we agree with, rather than a practice we commit to. Fortunately, students are challenging that.

Amplifying student voices isn’t just about students being heard. It’s about them being trusted. It’s about being taken seriously enough that what students say can shape what schools do, teaching them …

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