Empowering Student Voice: Building Inclusive School Environments with OurSCHOOL Data
With the 2025-26 school year well underway, many schools are reviewing their fall survey data. Now is a great time to consider how you can involve students in school planning decisions. Research shows that valuing student voice leads to more inclusive school systems and improved learning and well-being outcomes.
Are you involving students in data analysis?
Empowering students to participate in planning decisions creates valuable opportunities for positive change. Explore the resources below to guide your team in this process.
- Use this 4-step worksheet with your staff to examine ideas for incorporating student voice, then draft an action plan to integrate your team’s ideas.
- Click on this link to see Grade 4 and 5 students make predictions that spark curiosity about data!
- Try using this worksheet to provide students with an opportunity to become involved in data analysis and be a part of school growth planning.
What's New!
New Suppression Rules: Big Impacts on Small Schools
Previously, suppression for One-Click Reports (OCRs) was based on whole-school participation rates, which often limited access for smaller schools. With the new approach, suppression is applied at the measure level rather than the entire report. This change opens the door for small schools to access valuable reporting that was previously unavailable, ensuring more inclusive and actionable insights.
You can read more about it here: Update to Suppression Rules for One-Click Reports
Spotlight on Professional Learning: Supporting Student Attendance
Recently, The Learning Bar hosted an informative session featuring Sheryl Boswell, Executive Director and founder of Youth Mental Health Canada. The session, “School-Wide Strategies to Support Students with School Attendance Challenges,” provided participants with:
A deeper understanding of the underlying causes of attendance barriers
Practical, actionable strategies for school teams to address and reduce these barriers
Insights into fostering a supportive environment that promotes student success
If you missed the live event, you can still benefit from the discussion by accessing the recording at this link.
As we wrap up this edition and look ahead to the holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.
At The Learning Bar, our vision remains clear: “Giving all children the opportunity to thrive.” Together, we are turning this vision into reality. Thank you for your continued partnership and for allowing us to be part of your journey.
May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments.
The Learning Bar Team
*Please note that our offices are closed for the holidays from Dec 19th to Jan 2nd.
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