Providence Youth Caucus #RealTalk Youth Forum
About the PYC The Providence Youth Caucus connects Providence youth organizations and student leaders to drive policy change. Member organizations: H2O @ Hope High School New Urban Arts Providence Student Union RI Urban Debate League Young Voices Youth in Action
#RealTalk Youth Forum April 13 Brought together more than 100 youth to give ideas for how to improve Providence schools
Key Results from Youth Discussion Discipline Suspensions and detentions are overused Support for restorative justice Personalized learning Students should learn in multiple ways “Hands-on”, not “one-size-fits-all” Climate and Culture Need more staff of color School temperature too hot/cold
Key Results from Youth Discussion Student Voice Students believe they have limited voice in schools Students seek opportunities to contribute to real decisions Arts Students want more dance, drawing, acting… Students believe arts programs are deeply under-resourced
Request That the new Code of Conduct: Reflect students’ wishes for fewer suspensions and more restorative practices be approved before the start of the 2016- 2017 School Year
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