How students can make themselves heard

Sarah Buoni wants students to learn the art of argument to make their voices heard by parents, teachers and community leaders.

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Teenage voices need to be heard, but young people can sometimes face resistance from parents, teachers or community leaders when advocating for themselves. Sarah Buoni believes that the key to making authority figures listen lies in students learning how to argue their case in a way that will make adults listen: "It's not about being right— it's about being heard." In this Talk, Sarah details the importance of fostering a community that values student voice and leadership.

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