Issues and challenges in giving students a voice in the educational process, or motivating them through empowerment, are examined in this monograph. Students whose input is solicited feel a greater sense of ownership with the educational process, which increases their engagement and in turn facilitates school effectiveness. Following an introduction, chapter 1 offers a definition of student voice and a discussion of its evolution. The second chapter presents a review of motivational theories from the psychological and business management perspectives. The correlation between student input and engagement in the school community is examined in the third chapter. Chapter 4 describes strategies for developing student voice, examining three common problems associated with participative management and some experiences of an Oregon high school. A conclusion is that incorporating student voice into the administration requires a coordinated effort among all school community members and is most challenged by the view that student empowerment threatens the administration's power. (22 references) (LMI)