A High Schooler’s Experience: How to Get More Involved in Politics
By Emily Wong With political polarization becoming more extreme throughout the country, it's more crucial than ever to be informed and...
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BE THE GENERATION THAT
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1 in 4 American citizens can name all three branches of government.
37% of Americans can name their Congressional district's representative.
24% of 8th graders performed at or above the proficient level on the NAEP civics exam in 2018.
WE ARE EMPOWERING YOUNG CITIZENS
A youth-led nonpartisan initiative that is dedicated to improving civics education and spreading high school voting awareness
Civic knowledge and public engagement are at an all-time low in today's society. The facts above speak for themselves; only a small percentage of the American public, especially youth, truly know how the current government works. Without basic civics and politics awareness,
citizens are less likely to meaningfully engage in their communities, including the voting process, and make informed decisions. Americans' civic engagement is crucial to sustaining democracy, and this website serves as a way to aid students in becoming informed citizens and voters.
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WE CANNOT ALWAYS BUILD THE FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH, BUT WE CAN BUILD OUR YOUTH FOR THE FUTURE
-FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT-
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WHAT DO WE DO?
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Coordinate high school voter registration drives around San Diego County
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Foster civic literacy and engagement for elementary and middle schoolers nationwide through hosting a Civics Immersion program
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Publish civic research articles on our blog to keep young people informed and engaged in current events, voting, politics, etc.
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Spread youth voting awareness and education through community events and social media outreach, especially in the months preceding the 2022 midterm elections
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Increase BIPOC interest and representation in government careers and politics
... and more in the works!
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