We kicked off our 7th Annual Designing Our Own Learning (DOOL) Summer Institute today! Designing Our Own Learning (DOOL) is a BELONG Partners program that brings students and teachers together to catalyze youth voice and leadership. It promotes collaboration between students and educators as they work together to co-create projects that foster a more equitable, inclusive, and student-driven experience at schools. It's student-led ✨magic✨ and today kicks off the 7th Annual DOOL Institute! We are excited to welcome 22 students and 14 educators participating from Dimmitt, McKnight, and Risdon Middle Schools in the Renton School District. Each participant receives a stipend for their time during this two-week institute where the students and educators learn, create, and lead side-by-side. Kiyomi Booker and Temesgen Alebachew are returning to DOOL for their second summer! They just finished their 8th grade year at Dimmitt, and will be 9th graders at Renton High School in the fall. They said, “DOOL is an amazing place where you can be your true self and bring your full identity. It is special to be with spectacular youth and educators who are uplifting our community!” #belongpartners #studentagency #EducationEquity #schoolcommunity #studentled @dimmitt_vikings @mmslancers @risdonpta @rentonschools Best Starts for Kids (fb)

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