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At every Convening we celebrate the power of data, but this year we’re tackling the big question: Now What?

How do we transform technological breakthroughs into lasting impact? How do we innovate responsibly while staying ethical? What emerging trends will shape the future, and how do we stay ahead?

Join us as we move beyond possibilities and into the work that truly drives change.
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Centering Student Voice in Data-Driven School Climate Improvement
Friday May 9, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
This session explores how schools and districts can elevate student voices in their use of school climate data to inform policies and practices. Researchers will share lessons from a California case study of three middle schools that employ innovative approaches to engaging with school climate data. Practitioners from one of the case study sites will then detail strategies for integrating student perception data and actively involving students in school and district decision-making processes.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Contreras

Heather Contreras

School Site Administrator- Principal, Los Osos Middle School
Heather Contreras has dedicated over 20 years to education, fueled by her passion for supporting and empowering youth. She began her career as a substitute teacher before spending a decade as a high school English teacher and leadership advisor. For the past 10 years, she has served... Read More →
avatar for Melanie Leung-Gagné

Melanie Leung-Gagné

Researcher, Learning Policy Institute
Melanie Leung-Gagné is a Researcher at the Learning Policy Institute. She is a quantitative researcher focused on school discipline and the educator workforce. Her analyses combine complex survey data sets to identify high-leverage opportunities for federal and state policy interventions... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Klevan

Sarah Klevan

Senior Researcher, Learning Policy Institute
I am a dynamic and empathetic leader dedicated to advancing social change through equity-centered, impact-driven research. I partner with diverse stakeholders to develop research strategies that blend advanced statistical modeling with qualitative insights. I am skilled at guiding... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer de Forest

Jennifer de Forest

Director of Research and Learning, YouthTruth
Dr. Jennifer de Forest, Ed.D. has a lifelong passion for the art and science of school improvement.Prior to joining YouthTruth, Jen spent nearly a decade in the classroom. She has led schools in California and New York City, and from the perch of a state association, she worked with... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
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