VOYCE stands in solidarity with the Chicago Teachers Union!
This is not just the teachers' fight. It's our fight.
VOYCE wins an end to automatic two-week suspensions!
VOYCE wins a new Code of Conduct that cuts the length of all suspensions in half.
VOYCE wins pilot of student surveys in CPS teacher evaluation
A huge step for student voice in improving instruction, but there's still more to do.
Guess what major paper just turned up the heat on Chicago Public Schools?
Sun-Times editorial board highlights VOYCE, calls on CPS to reform discipline
VOYCE Demands End to Harsh Discipline at Chicago Public Schools!
Today, over 75 students stood with teachers and parents to release an original cost-analysis report and call for major changes in school discipline policy.
Youth leaders present recommendations to U.S. Department of Education
On February 26, six VOYCE leaders traveled to Washington D.C. to play a lead role in the DOE's first-ever national youth summit.
VOYCE Youth Respond to "Waiting for Superman"
VOYCE student leaders wrote letters to the editor about the new documentary "Waiting for Superman." Follow the link below to read their letters!
VOYCE Presents Recommendations to Senior Dept. of Ed. Official
This summer, VOYCE convened a youth-led forum with the director of community outreach for the US Department of Education. Click on the link below to find out what Jose B. had to say about it...
Learning, Planning and Building Together at VOYCE Collaborative Retreat
On August 5-6, 35 youth leaders from across the city of Chicago came together for an intensive, youth-led planning retreat for the coming year. Here's what Stephanie M. had to say about it...
VOYCE Leaders Unite Behind Demands to CPS!
On June 30, 60 VOYCE students held a public meeting at Dyett High School with CPS officials. Follow the link to read Theo Carter's account of the events leading up to the meeting!
VOYCE takes Chicago Board of Education Meeting by Storm!
On June 23, 15 youth leaders from across the city of Chicago testified at the Board of Education meeting. Here's what Edwin, a youth leader from APNC, had to say about it...
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