After last Thursday evening, I was left with only one overwhelming feeling: amazement. The First Annual CCPS Student Town Hall Forum had fifty participants from all middle and high schools of Calvert County Public Schools. 50! Fifty students with fifty unique identities and educational experiences. Fifty voices contributing something different to our overall conversation of how the school system can work to ensure the success of all students.
The Student Town Hall Forum was developed by the Superintendent of Schools, the Student Advisory Council, and myself with the goal of creating a forum for evaluation of the educational programs of Calvert County Public Schools that doesn't involve testing, as we've noted time and time again that standardized testing is not indicative of the many talents and strengths of a unique group of students. Our participants commented on a number of topics pertaining to student life, such as integration of technology, earning college credits in high school, and the ability of the Code of Conduct to address current student issues. Your voice has positively impacted the future development of programs sponsored by Calvert County Public Schools.
The Student Town Hall Forum wasn't incredibly costly or require a hefty amount of hours to coordinate, but it's such a great example of how a common goal can be achieved when it truly means a lot to those involved. I'm thankful to the Student Advisory Council, Dr. Curry, the other members of the Board of Education, and so many other members of the CCPS community for making student advocacy a priority. I'm also extremely hopeful that this event was just one of many efforts that CCPS and its immediate community will take to ensure that student voice is at the forefront of decisions that influence our future.
Check out The Calvert Recorder's front page headline for the Wednesday the 23rd edition for some fantastic coverage of The Student Town Hall Forum by Andrew Cephas!
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