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Every student has a story; has ideas; has experiences; has a vision for what your school can and should be.

A school improvement model like no other, The Voices Framework® amplifies authentic, unfiltered, emotional stories from students that help transform adult mindsets around diversity, inclusion, student engagement, and achievement.

Are you ready to build an equitable and inclusive school environment inspired by student voices?

AMPLIFYING THE POWER OF STUDENT VOICE

TO TRANSFORM ADULT MINDSETS

We built the Voices Framework® to amplify student voices to transform adult mindsets.

Through video storytelling and facilitated sessions, we connect with educators on an emotional level, guiding their hearts to move their minds. Hearing the real stories and real experiences of those who feel marginalized, drives powerfully constructive conversations, ongoing behavior change and improvement in student data.

When a school’s culture improves, it raises the tide for all students and the entire community.

VOICES IMPACT SESSIONS

ENHANCE CONNECTIONS + STRENGTHEN SCHOOL CULTURE

We know staff engagement and retention are crucial for the success of any school district. That’s why we created Voices Impact Sessions— an innovative approach to enhancing connections and strengthening school culture.

This model provides an equalizing approach to connection and can lead to improved trust and communication, increased staff retention and better outcomes for students.

Our process utilizes data, compelling videos, and guided discussions to foster trust and ensure every staff member feels heard and valued. By addressing key issues and identifying shared values, we can help you create a more positive organizational culture.

Voices Impact Session with staff from Brooklyn Center Community Schools, shared with permission.

OUR PROCESS

The Voices Framework is grounded in a Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle, a system for continuous improvement. This system guides implementation from the initial planning stage through the time to take action. Captivate Media will lead all four stages with guidance from your team.

PLAN

  • Meet with building and
    district leaders
  • Determine goals and focus
  • Determine leadership team
  • Create a project timeline
  • Identify students

DO

  • Select students
  • Communicate with students and their caregivers
  • Build trust
  • Schedule video production day(s)
  • Discuss themes from students
  • Edit the interviews
  • Present video to leadership team
  • Present video to students
  • Finalize video

STUDY

  • Present video to small groups of staff
  • Use video for facilitated conversations
  • Use video clips to follow-up in PLCs
  • Identify quick-wins

ACT

  • Share areas of success and improvement
  • Discuss ideas for potential long-term work
  • Continue using student voice to aid decision-making
  • Reunite students and select staff to share impact of video
  • Discuss ways to use video clips to continue the conversation, internally and externally

YOUR TEAM

JAKE STURGIS, APR
Founder

STAN ALLEYNE
Co-Founder

ARIKA MARECK
Equity Consultant