Late last year, 25 individuals and organizations came together to form a statewide a Community of Practice to focus on practical ways of enabling greater access, opportunity, and thriving for every student. We believe this includes raising expectations for all students and youth, ensuring they have needed resources and support, and helping them reach their full potential. We seek to prioritize the needs of people and communities that are not currently as well-served as others, and to build on the strengths already present in these places.

This questionnaire is designed to gather ideas and input from adults across the state to guide our work. We ask that you think about your own experience and that of families within your community and give us your honest feedback on each question.

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* 1. In what county do you reside?

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* 2. What are the best educational experiences for youth of middle-school and high-school ages within your community and across the state?

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* 3. What are some examples of existing programs, services, or experiences that help young people to learn, feel a sense of belonging, and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically?

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* 4. What do you think are the top 3 things that keep students engaged in school and prepares them for college, career, and life?

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* 5. What do you think that students and youth of middle and high school age in your school and community currently need but do not have?

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* 6. What specific things would you ask educational leaders to stop doing and start doing/do more of to help more students feel physically/emotionally safe, enjoy learning, and experience success in school?

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* 7. Please give us any other thoughts you have that could help students in under-served areas of Mississippi have strong and fulfilling educational experiences.

This survey has been sponsored in part by Southern Echo Inc. and The Opportunity Institute.

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