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When students have input the top down structure of schools is disrupted in a way that can be empowering for students and provide both academic and social skills.
Students ask questions and explore ideas that are meaningful to them and their experiences. This facilitates deeper and richer conversations about important issues in their community.
It is important to take action so people can have more healthy lives with less obesity and diabetes.
The presentation touched on many of the students' Youth Voices topics and provided information on how to conduct community outreach, connect with public officials, and working together to achieve a goal.
In El Monte California, Durfee School students learn valuable skills from guest speakers who are conducting on-the-ground science base researchers.
El Monte, CA: Frank Wright Middle School students interview El Monte residents and city officials on the cities revitalizing efforts.
This is important because if we do not take action to fight against the drought, The City of El Monte and much of California will have an increasing shortage of water.
Presenting to the PTSA gave students an opportunity to share information about their school garden project and bring more people on board to support their efforts.
That first year in high school can be a difficult experience for many students.One group of Juniors decided they wanted to help make it easier and more fun.
If the land temperature is lowered and the air is made fresher by the flowers, it would make the school's environment healthier.
The nerves and excitement of the third graders filled the room at L.A. City Hall as they presented their ideas to re-imagine the Bowtie Parcel and the L.A. River.
Most of our community isn't aware of the tools or steps that can be taken to get their local government to fix what needs fixing and increase safety and accessibility.