E-raamat: Let the Learners Lead: Empowering Student Voice to Co-Create School Culture

'Rachael Thrash's book shows educators how to unlock students' natural desire to make their schools better by turning them into true partners in building school culture. Through inspiring real-world stories and practical strategies, she reveals how empowering students to lead creates exactly the kind, engaged communities we dream ofwhere young people genuinely care about each other and discover their power to make a positive difference.'

Allison Zmuda, International education consultant, author

'What if every school was a community where students felt seen, heard and empowered? Rachael Thrash's book makes the case that this is possible - and that it can change the world. Drawing on international research, developmental psychology, and real-world examples, Rachael demonstrates how collaborative culture-building leads to student engagement, identity, and belonging. Her Co-Creation Framework offers a practical, research-informed pathway to align school values with lived student experience. This work - highly aligned with ECISs commitment to learner agency and intercultural understanding - helps schools prepare young people to lead with empathy and purpose, and empowers educators and learners to shape healthier, more just schools.'

Kam Chohan, Executive Director Educational Collaborative International Schools

'Let Learners Lead: Empowering Student Voice to Co-Create School Culture is an engaging and thought-provoking read that immediately draws the reader in. Rachael Thrash masterfully blends personal insights, compelling storytelling, and rigorous research to build a persuasive case for student agency. Her focus on elevating student voice and fostering collaboration is both innovative and practical, positioning this book as an essential resource for educators committed to inclusive school communities. What sets this work apart is its actionable framework. While many books emphasize the importance of belonging, Thrash goes further by offering a participatory model that empowers students to lead through agency and co-creation. Forward-thinking yet grounded in best practices, this book is a roadmap for transforming school culture into a shared endeavor.'

C. Michčle Rice, Ph.D., Global Head of Opportunity and Belonging International Baccalaureate Organization

'Its widely accepted that schools with a culture that fosters belonging, equity, and engagement are the places where students can flourish. But getting there seems elusive. Rachael Thrashs Let Learners Lead offers a much-needed, and long-awaited guide for realizing authentic student agency and constructing the kind of cultures we yearn for in powerful learning environments. This is a great, practical resource for every educator!'

Homa Tavangar, co-founder, Big Questions Institut