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Student Voice – Minister's Student Advisory Council



Student Voice – Minister's Student Advisory Council

Applications for the Minister's Student Advisory Council are now closed.

Minister's Student Advisory Council selected for May 2011 – April 2012.
See location map and biographies of new council members..

What is the Minister's Student Advisory Council?

The Minister's Student Advisory Council is a group of 60 students from all parts of the education system (English/French, Public/Catholic) and regions of the province.

Members share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education on how to ensure Ontario's schools remain the best in the world.

The council is about empowering you to 'be the change.' It is an opportunity to think big, SpeakUp and take action to help other students across the province.

What is involved?

Students meet with the Minister of Education twice during the year to share their ideas. Council members are also invited to attend their Regional Student Forum.

Who can apply?

If you are in Grades 7 to 12, you are eligible to be part of the council. Everyone is welcome and no special qualifications are required. The Minister is interested in hearing your ideas.

The council celebrates student diversity, and all students are welcome and encouraged to apply for next year's council.

Giving Students A Stronger Voice

The inaugural meeting of the Minister's Student Advisory Council was held on May 12, 2009. Sixty students from across the province had their first opportunity to provide advice to the Minister of Education on a variety of topics regarding the publicly funded education system.

Read the results from the May, 2009 MSAC meeting (PDF, 145 KB) that were reviewed and approved at the August, 2009 meeting.

In August 2009, the Minister's Student Advisory Council had its second meeting. The members participated in discussions, team-building and leadership activities at the Ontario Educational Leadership Centre in Longford Mills.

They identified a list of the top nine ideas (the 9 Student Voice Indicators) that over 1,500 students in Ontario suggested would strengthen their engagement in learning and ensure all voices were heard.

Check out the video to see and hear what a few students had to say about their experience on the council.

The inaugural meeting of the Minister's Student Advisory Council was held on May 12, 2009. Sixty students from across the province had their first opportunity to provide advice to the Minister of Education on a variety of topics regarding the publicly funded education system.

Members of Minister's Student Advisory Council (2010-2011)

Questions?

Still have a question? Email us at studentengagement@ontario.ca.