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Civically Engaged Work Across the Grades

Students thrive when given the tools, space, and support to explore the issues that matter to them. Their passion, insight, and drive spark meaningful change in their communities. Explore the power of student-led inquiry!

View student projects below. Watch recorded presentations on our YouTube channel,

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Middle School

Thomas E. Harrington Middle School

This project addresses the issue of excessive food waste in school cafeterias, particularly focusing on unopened and uneaten food being discarded instead of repurposed or donated. Supported by research, surveys, and interviews with staff and students, they propose a shift to an "Offer vs. Serve" model, which allows students to choose their meals to reduce unnecessary waste. They outline a policy plan that includes educating the student body, communicating with school leadership and the Board of Education, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
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Middle School

New Brunswick Middle Schoo

This project addresses gun violence in schools, focusing on mental health and firearm access. Surveys identified bullying and family issues as root causes. Solutions include more counseling, building trust with staff, and advocating for stricter gun laws through outreach and national events.
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

In this project, a group of middle school students aims to help all students across the country find out what career they want to pursue. Through collecting data from surveys, they identified the problem and proposed the solution: PathFinder, A website that will be able to assist people in finding a potential career.
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Cedarbrook K-8 Center

This project investigates middle school students' experiences with bullying, aiming to understand its root causes and propose effective solutions. With the goal of creating a safer school environment, the student group conducted surveys that revealed bullying is common, often occurs in bathrooms, and many students are reluctant to report it. The findings suggest that factors like peer behavior, school atmosphere, and social media contribute to the issue. As part of their action plan, the group proposes increasing security in identified high-risk areas—particularly bathrooms—to deter bullying and protect students.
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Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

This project tackles racial discrimination and LGBTQ+ bias in the school community. Surveys revealed unfair treatment based on race and discomfort caused by homophobia and transphobia. Solutions include awareness, education, and advocacy to build a respectful and inclusive environment.
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Franklin Middle School

This project explores how gender stereotypes affect perceptions, dress codes, and expectations. Findings highlight unequal policies and stereotypical views on abilities and emotions. The group advocates for breaking gender roles, fostering equality, and promoting respect to create inclusivity.
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