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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!


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View student projects below. Watch recorded presentations on our YouTube channel,
Elementary
Livingston Park Elementary,
North Brunswick
This project proposes a school garden to promote health, sustainability, and community engagement. With 80% of students eager to participate, plans include a sunny courtyard, suitable crops, and fundraisers. The garden will offer fresh produce, encourage healthy eating, and enrich the school environment.
Elementary
Livingston Park Elementary School
This group of elementary school students investigates how limited and repetitive lunch options impact student well-being. They highlight the need for healthier, fresher, and more diverse meal choices, especially for students with dietary restrictions. Their recommendations include incorporating more vegetarian options, ensuring fresher ingredients, and addressing expired items to support students' health and learning.
Elementary
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Food insecurity is a nationwide issue. In this project, a group of students from Steinhauer Elementary School investigated this issue within their own community. Through student surveys they learned more about their access to balanced meals and fresh foods. Action steps to ensuring that food insecurity is not an issue in their school included awareness posters, food maps, and the collection of unused, non-perishable food items from breakfast to add to their school's existing food pantry.
Elementary
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Steinhauer Student Equity Council's "No Shame Campaign" aims to create a more inclusive school environment by addressing issues of bullying and shame. After collecting survey responses from 70% of the student body, the group implemented initiatives like an anonymous reporting system, peer mediation, and support groups. These actions promote kindness, acceptance, and safety for all students.
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