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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 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.
Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
This project highlights the challenges students with mobility disabilities face in accessing school buildings. Through interviews, surveys, and research, the group identified issues like unstable railings and a lack of ramps or elevators. Their proposed solution, "aRamp," offers an affordable and efficient way to improve accessibility, with plans to present their findings to school leaders and the Board of Education to drive change.
Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
This group of middle school students proposes turning student ID cards into debit cards to simplify payments for school events and fundraisers. They argue that Deb-ID cards would reduce the stress of forgetting cash, increase school profits, and teach students financial responsibility. Their plan includes integrating the system with the parent portal for secure fund transfers and implementing safeguards to prevent misuse.
Middle School
John Adams Middle School
Concerned about the impact of academic stress, this group of middle school students studied how tests, homework, and teacher coordination affect their peers. They proposed a system where teachers share schedules to avoid overlapping assignments and limit tests per week. Their plan also includes designated homework-free days to help students balance academics and personal time.
Middle School
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Focused on student well-being, this project advocates for mental health days as excused absences. The students surveyed peers, interviewed staff, and examined state policies, finding strong support for the idea. Their next steps include raising awareness and engaging the Board of Education to push for policy changes.
Middle School
Richard Butler Middle Schoo
This project investigates how academic stress affects students' ability to learn and impacts teachers as well. Survey results revealed that tests, homework, and public speaking cause significant stress, influencing sleep, social lives, and overall well-being. The group proposes solutions such as better time management, limiting daily workloads, and incorporating breaks to ease stress. Their future plans include presenting their findings to the Board of Education to advocate for meaningful change.
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