(71) Culture by Design: Where Students Belong, Engage + Lead

8.30am – 9.30am MST, 5 March 2027 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Red Rock 1

Workshop Sessions

Mountain View Core Knowledge School has emerged as a top-rated middle school according to key student perception measures, including engagement, belonging, relationships, and student leadership. Behind those results is an intentional effort to strengthen school culture while remaining true to the school's founding principles.

Go behind the data to discover how Mountain View listened to students, challenged long-held assumptions, and evolved its practices while staying true to its identity.

In this interactive session, explore how to:

• Look beyond symptoms: Use root cause analysis to understand student experiences and identify meaningful changes.
• Move from student voice to influence: Create authentic opportunities for student leadership and ownership.
• Extend learning beyond school walls: Leverage community partnerships to build real-world skills.
• Balance tradition with innovation: Identify what to preserve and what needs to evolve.

Leave with actionable ideas for strengthening your school's culture through student insights and intentional leadership.