Welcome to the SchYPAR Blog
This is a space where we reflect, share, and grow together.
At SchYPAR (School-based Youth Participatory Action Research), we believe in the power of youth-led research to transform classrooms, schools, and communities. Our blog highlights what we're learning from the field—spotlighting current issues, emerging practices, and ongoing questions that shape how YPAR is being implemented and sustained in K–12 schools.
You’ll find:
Reflections on what teachers and students are experiencing in real-time
Stories of youth activism and classroom innovation
Updates on the latest tools, resources, and frameworks we’re developing
Critical conversations on equity, power, and voice in education
Insights from researchers, educators, and student co-researchers across Ohio and beyond
Whether you're a teacher, student, researcher, or advocate, this blog is a place to stay connected to the evolving work of YPAR in schools. We’re committed to learning in public—and to building an archive of knowledge that grows from practice, partnership, and purpose.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of this movement.
Articles by Our Research-Teacher Team
Together, these three articles illuminate the transformative power of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) as a pathway toward equity, healing, and justice in schools. Each article approaches YPAR from a unique vantage point—art-based classroom practices, systemic school reform, and teacher reflection—offering a rich, layered view of what’s possible when youth inquiry and adult allyship come together.