Student Voice Summit

What is the Lane ESD Student Voice Summit?

The Student Voice Summit brings young people from across Lane County together to share their stories, build connections, and shape the future of our schools and communities. This video captures the energy, brilliance, and leadership of students as they imagine what’s possible when their voices are heard and valued. 

This page is your home for information about this year’s upcoming summits, registration, and highlights from past years!

Overview of Past Summits & Vision

The Student Voice Summit is designed by students, for students. Heading into our 3rd year, the event centers student-requested and student-led sessions, identity-affirming spaces, and supports and conversations for collective action.

• 2025: We Will Save Us – 261 students, 12 districts, 27 student-led sessions, and a powerful affirmation that students already hold the tools and wisdom to lead change in their schools and communities.
  
  

• 2024: Not Just a Seat at the Table – This summit was inspired by a local group of high school students who pulled together across identities and leadership models to call for authentic student power in decision-making, with workshops on curriculum, safety, cultural celebration, and more.
  
  

• 2024: Lift Ev’ry Voice BIPOC Town Hall – Focused on reconnection and repair after remote learning, students explored belonging, mental health, and systems change.
  
  

The Student Voice Summit is a celebration of student brilliance and leadership. Each year, students share the work they’re doing to create change in their schools and communities, learn from each other’s experiences, and spark new ideas together. The summit is all about connection—building relationships across school districts, fostering collaboration, and creating space for youth-led visions of what’s possible.

And… there’s usually dancing.