High-school students and young adults attended board meetings, organized with peers, canvassed neighborhoods and contacted voters. Some participated even though they were too young to vote themselves.
Why It Matters
This story demonstrates that young people can influence decisions affecting their schools through sustained, peaceful participation—not merely by expressing an opinion. Their actions connected firsthand concerns about classroom resources and student inclusion with local democratic organizing.
K-12 Education
Published
September 4, 2026