Taking Your Seat at the Table: Carter Beardsley on Elevating Student Voice in Education

Youth Voice Amplified

Carter Beardsley, is not just a student—he's a changemaker! As the Region 8 President of the California Association of Student Councils, Chairman of the Kern Literacy Council's Youth Literacy Committee, and a Bakersfield Youth Commissioner, Carter is at the forefront of uplifting student voices in his school and the community.

Join us as Carter shares his personal journey into leadership, fueled by a passion for equity and student advocacy. He opens up about the challenges he faced, the motivations that drive him, and the accomplishments he's most proud of, including spearheading innovative literacy initiatives. Through his story, Carter offers invaluable insights into how schools can genuinely engage youth voices and create inclusive environments where all students are empowered to lead.

This episode is packed with Carter's wisdom, passion, and actionable advice for students, educators, and community leaders seeking to foster authentic youth involvement in decision-making processes. Tune in to learn how you can be part of the movement to amplify youth voices and drive meaningful change.

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Also mentioned in the episode:
1. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
2. California Association of Student Councils
3. Youth Commission
4. Kern Literacy Council

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Credits:

Producers: Brian Johnson, Gennessa Fisher, Kim Silva and Allyson Baptiste
Production Partners: Kern Education Television Network, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and Liam Silva
Theme Song: “Beatitude” by Mountaineer

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1. Taking Your Seat at the Table: Carter Beardsley on Elevating Student Voice in Education (00:00:00)

2. Carter's Background and Leadership Journey (00:05:00)

3. Motivations for Advocating for Equity and Student Voice (00:12:00)

4. Experiences with the Youth Commission and California Association of Student Councils (00:18:00)

5. Challenges Faced and Overcoming Them (00:25:00)

6. Accomplishments and Impact on Personal Growth (00:32:00)

7. Importance of Closing the Feedback Loop (00:40:00)

8. Advice for Students and Educators (00:45:00)