5 ways to be a better advocate: lessons from a Congressional internship
This internship has opened my eyes to how contacting your senator is perceived from the other side. Here are 5 tips for being an effective voice for kids.
Category: Youth Engagement
Thursday Thoughts from Student Ambassador Sarai Ortiz
Student Ambassador from Washington state, Sarai Ortiz, shares why she advocates for kids and why she thinks advocating is important.
Photo journey: Students advocating for kids
Check out what students across the country did this spring to advocate for kids!
Pre-K can give all kids the chance to succeed
When we try to reach kids in secondary school, or even elementary school, it may already be too late.
Our favorite photos from our Head Start Week of Action
From tablings to film screenings, our advocates were the voice for early learning around the country. These are our top 5 moments.
Why are you voting for kids, Sruthi?
As a first-year college student, this is my first time voting in a general election. It is an absolute privilege.
Confessions of a SCAN Student Ambassador: A Field Experience I’ll Never Forget
Canvassing isn’t easy. So, 16-year-old Bella writes, “I doubled down, beating on and kept knocking on those doors.”
5 things to know when advocating on Capitol Hill
“As we headed into our first meeting, I was incredibly nervous. Why would my legislators listen to me, a kid who wasn’t even of voting age?”
Prenatal to postpartum: supporting the health of moms and kids in Ghana
In Ghana, babies are frequently whisked away from their mothers because they so often don’t survive. It doesn’t have to be this way.
A historic convention through the eyes of an 18-year-old delegate
The power of young people is insurmountable. Each of us has the capability to be a catalyst for change and shape the course of our country.