Student and Community Engagement

In this episode, Bob talks with David Law, the superintendent of Minnetonka Schools, about engaging students in school policy and decision-making processes. Law discusses the importance of involving student voice in school leadership and how they have implemented this in Minnetonka Schools. He also shares tips for new leaders on how to be visible and involved in schools, and the impact this can have on student engagement and success. Superintendent Law talks about how essential it is to engage students in the decision-making processes of school boards. He emphasizes the importance of constantly "reinventing" and finding new ways to gather student voices. The district has implemented a variety of methods for student engagement, including having students present at board meetings, students on committees, and holding student forums on public policy  ...