THE DATA
Since 2021, Be THE Voice schools across the state have reported a notable drop in student misbehavior, as evidenced by a significant reduction in both in-school and out-of-school suspensions.
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And in Georgia’s fourth largest school district, the 28 schools involved in our program experienced a substantial decline in bullying incidents from 2021 to 2023.​
Compared to the 82 schools not in the program, bullying incidents in BTV schools decreased
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95% in elementary schools
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77% in middle schools
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91% in high schools
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Thanks to its success in Fulton County Schools, the district doubled participation in the initiative this year. This growth is a true reflection of the effectiveness of our peer-led platform and its seamless implementation.
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Absenteeism in schools
The graph above shows chronic absenteeism averages for 22 Fulton County schools implementing Be THE Voice, alongside state and district averages. Across 2023–2025, BTV schools consistently had the lowest absenteeism.
Bullying incidents in schools
Compared with 82 schools not using Be THE Voice, participating Fulton County schools saw bullying incidents decrease by the figures above.
Attendance in schools
The graph above shows average attendance for 22 Fulton County schools implementing Be THE Voice (BTV), alongside state and district averages. Across 2023–2025, BTV schools consistently had the highest attendance.
Be THE Voice is more than a program. It’s a culture changer that can ignite a kinder, more compassionate and inclusive environment led by students. In my opinion, BTV should be in every school! We’ve tried everything else, why not bet on our kids to inspire change!
