CEP knows that students want a voice in their classroom, their school, and their community. We also know that when students are given “voice and choice,” everyone benefits. In schools that focus on character, students have that voice. They have teachers that really care – and who show their respect for students every day. Students also want meaningful, challenging work that gives them opportunities to solve real world problems and develop their academic as well as their leadership skills. They want to know they can make a difference when they grow up and how to do so.