Episode 5: Advocacy in Action - From Student Voices to State Policy

What does advocacy actually look like in the real world?In this episode of Hive Mind Headlines, Branford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris Tranberg sits down with Connecticut State Representative Robin Comey and Branford High School student leader Leila Verzella (BHS Class of 2027) to explore how advocacy works from the classroom to the State House.This conversation breaks down how students can use their voice, how policy decisions are shaped, and why listening, collaboration, and persistence are essential to making meaningful change.In This Episode:- How students can get involved in advocacy at school and beyond- What it takes to influence local and state policy- The real impact of student voice in decision-making- Inside Branford CT’s school cell phone policy and education strategy- Why early childhood education is a critical investment- How student-led initiatives are addressing mental health awareness- Leadership lessons from both elected officials and studentsFollow Branford Public Schools:Instagram: http://instagram.com/branfordpublicschools/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranfordPublicSchools/Visit our website: https://www.branfordschools.org