
Voices is a framework for school improvement that provides a highly relevant and engaging process for your students and staff to enter into constructive conversations about engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, distance learning, relevance and more.
We train staff to close the perception gap, by creating a deeper understanding of their students’ experience, which transforms their mindsets, leading to positive change in how they approach their work with students and each other.
By using authentic student stories, we guide hearts so minds can be moved to action. Our third person perspective and extensive experience in working with thousands of educators and students across the country enables us to ask the right questions, allowing us to go deeper, faster.
In the end, students feel safe, valued and respected which bolsters achievement. Staff feel empowered and energized by getting to know their students in a new authentic way.
We believe when we can move people at an emotional level, they come to their own conclusions and realizations on how to better relate with students.

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
Our Team
Education Specialists
ARIKA MARECK
Equity Consultant
Benji Perez Gonzalez
Cinematographer
CLAY BRADBURY
Project Facilitator
JENNA MEAD
Project Facilitator

A lot will be different this fall for the start of the new school year. How are you incorporating student voice when students may not even be allowed back on campus?
Every student has a story – has ideas – has experiences – has a vision for what our schools can and should be. It’s time we amplify their voices and listen.
Join Jake Sturgis and Stan Alleyne for a webinar about The Voices Framework.
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The Voices Framework
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