Student and Stakeholder feedback for School Improvement
YouthTruth is a national nonprofit housed within CEP that elevates the voices of students and key stakeholders to help education leaders build happier, healthier school systems.
YouthTruth is a national nonprofit housed within CEP that elevates the voices of students and key stakeholders to help education leaders build happier, healthier school systems.
YouthTruth is based on the simple but powerful premise that when you get timely feedback from those you serve, and listen to that feedback to guide decision-making, you can improve – whether you are a teacher, a principal, a superintendent, a nonprofit leader, or a funder.
Developed by CEP in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2008, YouthTruth provides validated student, family, and staff surveys as well as tailored advisory services to improve student experiences and outcomes. YouthTruth has surveyed more than 1.25 million students and 145,000 family and staff members in collaboration with educators and their partners across the country.
How can foundations benefit from YouthTruth data and insights?
Explore Simon Youth Foundation’s experience incorporating student feedback into the foundation’s work
Read YouthTruth’s latest Learning from Student Voice Report
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