Students Speak Out Archives

In addition to the regular, ongoing discussions happening on the Forum and in Groups, StudentsSpeakOut.org has hosted specific conversations, contests, and events:

SPRING 08: I am Minnesota's Future Video Contest

In May of 2008, Minnesota celebrated a big birthday—150 years of statehood! But Minnesota youth will inherit the results of decisions that adults make (or fail to make) today. SSO asked students to create videos describing the state they want to live in as an adult, and what they think ought to be done to make sure that happens.

» View Entries and Winners Announcement
» Contest Details and Official Rules

SCHOOL YEAR 07/08: Student-Led Groups

During the 2007/08 school year students led the discussion on two special projects: Alternative Schools and School Safety. The student leaders from each group encouraged other students to share their stories on SSO via video and written posts. To see what they learned, you can visit their groups and read the findings below. The bullying group ultimately presented their findings at an Minneapolis Public Schools teacher training. The alternative schools group plan to present their findings to Representative Carlos Mariani of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

» MEMO: What’s alternative about Minnesota’s alternative-education programs? The schools? Or the students who attend them? (PDF) May 2008

» Alternative Schools Interviews Summary Video (YouTube)
» School Safety (Bullying) Interviews Summary Video (YouTube)

» Summary of the Alternative Schools discussions (PDF) May, 2008
» Summary of the School Safety discussions (PDF) June, 2008

» Alternative Schools discussion group
» School Safety discussions group

» Bios of the Alternative Schools Student Leaders
» Bios of the School Safety Student Leaders

FALL 07: Video About Students Speak Out

SUMMER 07: Students as Commentators on Ed Policy Ideas

In the summer of 2007 prominent adult leaders like Chris Stewart and Dick McFarland asked our Minneapolis student panel to respond to their ideas and questions about declining enrollment. Check out the archive for rich discussions that will stimulate your thinking.

» View the Commentator Archive