Kosova Student Council is:National structure that represents all
students of secondary schools of KosovaIs the only legitimate structure that
represents the voice of students all over Kosova
The main goal is to promote the involvement of students in school life
Our objectivesTo increase the communication between the
students, officials and parents in three levels; school, local and national.
To promote a favorable environment for personal and educational development.
To promote social relations and mutual respect between students.
To support the education officials in school development and education policies.
To represent the interests of students and their needs in three levels; school, local and national.
Network83 secondary schools/student council
involved in the Kosova Student Council 29 municipalities of Kosova Every other gender representation is
protected by the statute The structure held 4 election conventions
annually
Success stories KYC has established student councils in 90% of
secondary schools of Kosova compare to 50% in 2005
KYC has established a national structure – Kosova Student Council that represents students’ voice
KYC has established long partnership with Ministry of Education, National Parliament and international partner OBESSU
KYC has increased the voice of students by offering a platform through Kosova Student Council
ChallengesKSC is a rolling structure where every year you
will have new students adhering to the structure is a challenge for the sustainability and institutional memory.
Lack of cooperation from schools officials in some places
Not satisfactory media coverage for positive stories
External factors: national and local elections, change of officials in the Ministry of Education
Lack of institutional support by UNICEF staff and lack of communication
RecommendationsKSC develops strategies and tools for monitoring
implementation of the Law on Primary and Secondary Legislation
KSC monitoring groups efficiently monitors the implementation of the Law on Primary and Secondary schools in the local and central level
KSC regularly informs students about gaps and defficiencies in implementation of the law
Students of all communities and ethnic backgrounds implement joint programs and activities