Student Voice
Governance Camp (formerly known as Winter Governance Seminar) believes that student voice matters and has infused student participation in this unique two-and-a half-day conference by highlighting the incredible students in our state. We believe that we cannot create the leaders of tomorrow without letting them lead today.
Student Voice Opportunities at 2020 Governance Camp
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Student attendees
Did you know that districts may bring up to ten students and two chaperones as attendees to Governance Camp on Friday, February 28, 2020 at no charge? These student groups will have full access to the event including meals and sessions.
If you are interested in bringing students as attendees to Governance Camp, e-mail Kathy Dundee at kathy.dundee@tasb.org for more information.
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Student panel and scholarship - closed
A highlight of Governance Camp is the High School Senior panel which takes place on Friday morning, February 28, 2020. Currently enrolled high school seniors are invited to submit an application by January 15, 2020.
Four students will be selected from the applications we receive to join us in Galveston and share their unique public school journey in Texas. Selected students must commit to participating on the panel to receive the scholarship and will receive a travel stipend for their participation in addition to $1,000 in scholarship monies from our sponsor, Walsh Gallegos. Panel is moderated by Paula Maddox Roalson, an attorney at Walsh Gallegos.
The deadline for submitting an application has passed. E-mail studentvoice@tasb.org with questions.
Student Voice sessions - closed
We are actively seeking sessions for Friday, February 28, 2020, presented or copresented by students. Each session is one hour in length. Students can focus on:
- Student-led initiatives that have transformed their school;
- Projects that have had an impact on school culture and climate;
- Technology development and findings;
- And more!
The students who are presenting these sessions are also invited to join our attendees at breakfast, the General Session, and lunch on Friday. These kids spend a lot of time at school, and the open seating events at Governance Camp on Friday provide a valuable opportunity for attendees to socialize with the students and discuss what student voice looks like at their school.
Depending on travel distance, hotel cost may be picked up by TASB.
Submissions are due to Kathy Dundee on Friday, December 6, 2019. Only applications that are completed in full and sent as an email attachment to Kathy Dundee will be accepted. No PDFs or Google docs, please. Acceptance of the application does not guarantee selection. Notification of acceptance will be sent in January. Breakout sessions must be designed for one full hour.
For more information about Student Voice Sessions, read our Student Voice Sessions Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).
Students inspired - closed
We are calling on students -- individually or groups -- to lead hands-on interactive experiences or demonstrations in an "exhibition" style setting. We're looking for a variety of exhibits, from demos of student-designed video games to health studies to visual arts and music and crafts like carpentry and welding. Their work should provide attendees an engaged learning experience while showing them ways to help students improve their personal K-12 learning journeys.
Submissions are due to Kathy Dundee by Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Depending on travel distance, hotel cost may be picked up by TASB. Students are welcome to join attendees for breakfast and lunch on Friday.
Student entertainment
All student entertainment spots have been filled for 2020.
Groups will be chosen based on size, space/AV needs, variety of performance type, etc. TASB will provide snacks and small honoraria to the district for the performances.
If your district would like one of its groups to be considered in 2020, e-mail Kathy Dundee for more information.
Additional information
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