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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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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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Located in Glassell Park the Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts (LFCSA) is a unique school that uses the arts as conduits to spark curiosity, confidence, ignite collaboration, and build the foundation for civic engagement – ultimately creating a whole
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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.
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Youth participants are editors and writers for the school paper, the Knights Banner, and are ready to use their writing and publishing experience to highlight the pressing issues in their city. It’s exciting to work with students so eager to express.
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The welcome sign for the City of El Monte reads, "The End of The Santa Fe Trail," but for the students at Mountain View High School this is the beginning of their journey as Youth Voices citizen journalists, a journey that will take them on an exploration
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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As soon as you see something wrong in your relationship you need to seek help, no matter how severe or small you think the problem is.
Ms.Porter provides students with the support they need to move their school garden plan forward
Students discover they have a second chance at establishing a school garden with the help of the teacher who led the first attempt.
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