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Classroom Connections: Spark student action with real student stories
October 19, 2023
Workshop guide
Help students turn real stories into action
Use this workshop to explore how student leaders at Hialeah Gardens High School connect real-world issues, student voice, and community action.
Workshop Outcomes
1How can real student stories deepen classroom discussion?The workshop shows how students use lived experience and local issues to make learning feel relevant.
2What can students build from a topic they care about?Hear how S.A.F.E. Club leaders identified a school-community need, gained support, and grew a student-led response.
3How can educators support student voice after watching?Use the conversation to plan reflection prompts, action ideas, and follow-up discussion with your class.
Meet the Facilitators
ModeratorJennifer Coogan Chief Content OfficerSpeakerJessica Arguelles S.A.F.E Club PresidentSpeakerAlexa Suarez S.A.F.E. Club FounderSpeakerWendy Chai Head Animal Manager, S.A.F.E. Club