Nothing For US Without Us

Nothing For US Without Us

What happens when adults get out of the way and allow students opportunities to lead, speak their truths, and we as adults become the students?

Greatness. The Association of Washington Student Leaders’ mission has been to provide student leadership opportunities that support and increase the social success of all students. This past year, we internally asked ourselves, “How are we living our mission?” It began with the AWSL Student Voice and Advisory Council working alongside us, examining how AWSL can be more effective for students. This group of students worked with AWSP to provide student voice and stories to crucial issues taking place in our schools and the world.

Start - Stop - Keep

Start - Stop - Keep

I remember the first time I realized I was treated differently because of my skin color.

Before I share this story, let me contextualize my experience. I am a Black male, adopted into a single-parent white family. My mother later adopted two other Black children who became my brother and sister. The family next door to us was a white couple with one biological child and two adopted Black children. So, conversations about race were commonplace in my household for as long as I can remember.

Turn Up the Volume!

Turn Up the Volume!

Student want to talk to YOU!

They want to share their ideas, their needs, their stories and their dreams. They deeply desire to know their voice matters in all aspects of the school, beyond the theme for the next dance or what the reward will be when a fundraising goal is reached. Most importantly, they desire to have a connection with each and every adult in the building, especially YOU and your building leadership team.

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