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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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El Monte, CA: Frank Wright Middle School students interview El Monte residents and city officials on the cities revitalizing efforts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Durfee students measure the circumference of a tree as part of the data they are collecting to better understand how trees keep the ground cool | Photo: Amigos de los Rios Facebook
If the land temperature is lowered and the air is made fresher by the flowers, it would make the school's environment healthier.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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
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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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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