District 88 partners with three school districts to host ‘Amplify’ Student Leadership Conference
On March 4, 186 students from 10 local high schools participated in a Student Leadership Conference. The event, called “Amplify,” took place at Technology Center of DuPage and was hosted by District 88, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Glenbard Township High School District 87 and Lyons Township High School District 204. Hinsdale South High School attended as well.
To watch a video of the event, click on the video above. To view a photo gallery, click on the images below.
The conference consisted of 10 sessions that focused on amplifying student voice, mental health awareness, celebrating diversity and identity, social justice, building community and more. The opening keynote speaker was Dr. Tyrone Howard, a professor of education in the School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA, and the closing keynote speaker was Dr. Taucia Gonzalez, Assistant Professor of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at The University of Arizona. To view a list of the presenters, go to https://docs.google.com/
District 88 Director of Student Services Dr. Raquel Wilson, who helped coordinate the event, said it was remarkable to watch the group of young leaders come together and have deep conversations to help foster an environment of inclusion and belonging in their schools and communities.
“Our students are laying the foundation for a future of empathy and advocacy,” said Dr. Wilson. “The work they did here today – to build the skill, will and knowledge to intentionally make a positive impact within their peer groups and larger communities – creates a stronger leadership foundation for years to come.”
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