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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.

Explore the Youth Voices Curriculum and Workbook

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Building the Message: Teen Dating Abuse Awareness in El Monte
In El Monte CA, lean how a group of high school students used social media to talk about teen dating abuse and mental health in their community.
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El Monte City School District
In March of 2015 Youth Voices held a professional development workshop with English Language Development (ELD) teachers and coaches from the El Monte City School District.
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South El Monte High School
An American bald eagle looks over the South El Monte High School quad, eyes never wavering from its’ protective gaze. Students crisscross the grass heading to their next class while the sound of the 60 freeway lingers over voices and dashing bodies.
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Compiling the Evidence: Recognizing a Community Leader By Following in His Footsteps
The native garden will honor Mr. Salcedo while beautifying the campus and create a space for the school community to come together to learn, and become stewards of the environment.
Student Gardner: Savanna, Mabel, Tiffany, Stephanie, and Brianna with Ms. Jennifer Swanson, Knights Garden Adviser
Tending to the School Gardens of Tomorrow: Arroyo High's Knights Garden
Students from the Knights Garden at Arroyo High School look back on the work they have accomplished during their KCETLink Youth Voices involvement.
El Monte City Council & El Monte Union High School District Visit to Knights Garden at Arroyo High School
El Monte Mayor Pro Tem Visits Arroyo High's Knights Garden
On the morning of April 30th, Arroyo Highs' school garden was visited by Mr. Bart Patel, City of El Monte's Mayor Pro Temp.
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Compiling the Evidence: Bringing Ideas For the L.A. River To Life
Can you imagine an ideal space along the L.A. River that's inspiring and inclusive for humans, native plants and animals? A class of third grade students were given that challenge and recently presented their preliminary ideas.
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Breaking the Stigma of Accessing Mental Health Services in the City of El Monte
KCETLink Youth Voices participant, Justin writes a personal account of his struggle with depression and why he searched for help.
Street Art - Photo by: Luis Sierra Campos
Depression: There's Nothing Wrong with Needing Help
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.
Community Interview: Timothy Castañeda, Arroyo High's Mental Health Professional
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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How Can A Peer Mentoring Program Help Students Succeed Academically?
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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Investigation: Brainstorming an Ideal Community Space at the Bowtie Parcel
Student teams initiate a plan to improve an aspect of the Bowtie Parcel along the Los Angeles River by brainstorming and sketching their ideas.
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