Connecting youth perspectives directly to statewide education policy, school board decisions, and modern workforce readiness across all 15 Arizona counties.
Full geographic representation across urban, rural, and tribal communities.
A selective Tier 1 working group co-creating policy alongside state superintendents.
Equal prestige for Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment & Service, and Entrepreneurship.
Co-led by Students in Residence Liam Goettl and Kaitlin Murdock at NAU’s AIEE.
School 1.0 asked students for opinions after decisions were made. School 2.0 puts them at the policy table while the decisions are being drafted.
Drafted by Students in Residence, stress-tested by county representatives, refined by the statewide network.
The 4 Futures and 8 Essentials, rewritten as plain-language guiding questions students can actually use.
Explore the profileFour modules — from AI model taxonomy to vibe coding, Obsidian knowledge vaults, and agentic workflows.
Open the AI HubA team-based model representing diverse pathways — STEM and district leadership alongside military service and entrepreneurship.
Meet the full teamDesigned and ran the statewide AI survey — data from hundreds of students, woven directly into AIEE’s official AI guidance for Arizona schools.
Founder of the Army of Torches youth leadership nonprofit and author of Weight of Duty. Translates leadership frameworks into actionable student agency.
We’re seeking pilot districts to beta-test the SVN-designed AI Toolkit and integrate the first wave of School 2.0 competency badges.
The Student Voice Network is spearheaded by the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy (AIEE) at Northern Arizona University. SVN bridges student lived experience with systemic educational governance — so the people most affected by policy help write it.
Students in Residence draft starter outlines and toolkits so every volunteer has concrete material to critique.
Liam Goettl and Kaitlin Murdock draft the baseline frameworks, UI elements, and badging rubrics that the network refines.
Students in Residence draft baseline curriculum frameworks, UI elements, and competency badging rubrics.
Drafts go to ~30 county representatives to stress-test against rural, CTE, and traditional classrooms.
The statewide network gives asynchronous feedback through a digital portal, building broad student consensus.
Work is integrated into the AIEE State 48 Toolkit as verifiable, school-approved competency badges.
Red Mountain High School, aerospace engineering focus. Designed and executed the statewide AI survey that fed AIEE’s official AI guidance for schools.
Skyline High School JROTC Battalion Commander. Founder of the Army of Torches youth leadership nonprofit and author of Weight of Duty.
Recruitment explicitly targets student leaders whose paths are too often missing from policy conversations.
Arizona’s graduate profile defines what readiness looks like. SVN turns it into something students can act on — trackable, competency-based, and written in their own words.
Prepared for credit-bearing college, university, or trade school coursework without remediation.
Prepared for high-demand, high-wage careers with CTE credentials and industry certifications.
Prepared physically, mentally, and ethically for military service or a structured civilian corps.
Equipped with business acumen, digital fluency, and the mindset to launch sustainable ventures.
Each competency, paired with the plain-language question students ask themselves.
Districts adopting the profile lack a structured way to teach and measure this competency. The SVN-designed Modern AI & Digital Systems Curriculum closes that gap.
Uses digital tools and technologies ethically, responsibly, effectively, and creatively.
Understands and adapts to essential and emerging technologies, including AI.
Critically evaluates and discerns media messages and digital influence.
A student-built, interactive toolkit designed to be embedded across existing subject classes — with open frameworks, real tools, and verified micro-credentials.
Every module earns its place by serving at least two post-secondary pathways.
| Module | Enrollment | Employment | Enlistment & Service | Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 · Taxonomy | — | Selecting the right AI tools for specific office tasks. | Operational intelligence and structured decision-making, aligned with JROTC. | — |
| M2 · Vibe Coding | — | Prototyping workplace software solutions. | — | Rapid prototyping to launch a business at 16. |
| M3 · Knowledge Vaults | Synthesizing university research. | — | — | Managing startup operations and networking contacts. |
| M4 · Agentic OS | Automating college application deadlines. | — | Logistics and supply tracking. | — |
Swipe the table sideways to see all four futures.
SVN equips districts to move from A–F grading to competency verification — through digital portfolios, micro-credentials, and practical life skills like financial literacy, credit, and ECAP planning.
Evidence of real work replaces a single letter on a transcript.
Stackable, verifiable badges tied to the 8 Essentials.
Financial literacy, credit, and ECAP built into the pathway.
Co-issued by Northern Arizona University and AIEE.
Direct engagement with superintendents, business executives, and state leaders.
Financial stipends and fully supported travel to regional summits and end-of-year gatherings.
County superintendent outreach and nomination window across all 15 counties.
15-minute Teams interviews scored on the 4-part candidate rubric.
Core Selective Working Group operational — minimum 10-county success threshold.
Statewide Student Toolkit release and district rollout.
Beta-test the SVN-designed AI Toolkit and integrate the first wave of School 2.0 competency badges in your 48GP-adopted district.
Work sessions, regional summits, interview windows, and statewide gatherings — every SVN date in one place.
Specific event dates are being finalized. This calendar will update automatically as SVN work sessions, summits, and gatherings are scheduled.
For county superintendents, principals, CTE directors, and teachers. We especially want students whose paths don’t run through student council.
Thank you. The Students in Residence team will reach out to schedule a 15-minute Teams interview during October–November 2026.
