Amplifying Student and Youth Voices in Education Research edited by Erika Abarca Millán

"Amplifying Student and Youth Voices in Education Research" is a powerful reminder of the humanity at the heart of education. Through the lived experiences and firsthand narratives of students, this book challenges long-held assumptions and invites readers to rethink how we address the needs of learners. By showcasing perspectives from varied contexts and using innovative research methods, it presents a compelling vision for a more effective and student-centered educational system.

Dr. Aizat Nurshatayeva

Brown University

This book argues that despite a sedimented rhetoric that prioritizes students in modern learning environments, their voices remain sidelined in educational research—an issue both vexing and problematic. Regardless of how persuasive the reader finds the book's findings, it will leave them questioning the need to elevate students’ voices in the practices of researchers, policymakers, teachers, and other educational stakeholders.

Fernando Bolaños Zarate

Lead ANID Postdoctoral Researcher

Núcleo Milenio NUDOS

Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM)

University of Chile, Chile