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Youth Voices

A digital literacy and civic engagement program that invites youth on an exploration of their neighborhood, where they investigate the social, cultural, and political history and take a critical look at the issues facing their community. Students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become leaders and advocates for their community.

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KCETLink Youth Voices participant, Justin writes a personal account of his struggle with depression and why he searched for help.
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KCETLink Youth Voices participant, Justine writes a personal account of her struggle with depression and her reasons to seek help.
Mr.Timothy Castañeda - Arroyo High School Photo By: Lilly F.
In association with their project Love is Respect El Monte, students at Arroyo High School interviewed their school Psychologist -- Timothy Castañeda. During the interview, Mr. Castañeda spoke with the student reporters about his role as a mental hea...
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We want to connect with younger students to share our experiences, and let them know that not too long ago, we were in their shoes.
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Student teams initiate a plan to improve an aspect of the Bowtie Parcel along the Los Angeles River by brainstorming and sketching their ideas.
LFCSA Students visiting the Bowtie Parcel for the 1st time | Photo: Evelyn Serrano
Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts students discover the wonders of the LA Rivers Bowtie Project plot and the efforts currently taking place.
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"A good way high school students can better understand healthier food choices is through the creation of a school garden, so the knowledge learned at school can be taken home and shared with their families."
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A student team concerned with the lack of safety on the street in front of their high school seeks input from their school Community.
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The student group's goal is to create and install a series of ½ mile markers around Legg Lake walking and running nature path at the Whittier Narrows Area and Park.
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For most students spring break marks a time of relaxation, but for a group of students at Arroyo High School in El Monte it's an opportunity to get their hands dirty in their school's new garden.
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The garden must be maintained properly so that, in its beauty and emphasis on environmental stewardship, truly commemorates Mr. Salcedo's lasting legacy and ultimately becomes an important part of what Mountain View High School represents.
David Diaz and Amy Wong from Day One | Photo: The Streets
When plotting the path for the future, "I think we need to look at better designed streets overall,"
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