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Student speeches take on issues

April 1, 2021

From Concord Monitor | 3/30/21

Student speeches take on issues

We are thrilled to share that Verneé Green is the new Chief Executive Officer of Mikva Challenge! Under her leadership, Mikva will grow in its mission to support educators as well as empower students to treat democracy as a verb: researching, elevating their voices, and taking action on issues about which they are passionate.

"Verneé's deep passion for Mikva's mission, her unwavering commitment to our young people and thought leadership in action civics makes her the perfect choice to lead Mikva Challenge for years to come." - Mark Rosenberg, Board Chair of Mikva Challenge.

A dynamic educational leader, Verneé was most recently the Executive Director of Mikva’s Illinois chapter. Verneé grew up in St. Louis, and moved to Chicago after college. She has worked in the field of education for 25 years, including three years as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools, joining Mikva Challenge three years ago as the Chief Program Officer. Verneé is a fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago and Allstate’s Executive Leadership Program.

Do you want to get paid to have your voice heard and be involved in developing what is taught in middle school? Apply here by June 28 - bit.ly/35nbhCy

Mikva Challenge is looking for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to serve on a summer Student Adivsory Board! The Board will meet virtually for 2 hours/week for 7 weeks total, starting the week of July 6th and ending the week of August 16th. Compensation is $20.hour for a total of up to $300. All interested rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders can apply here by June 28 - bit.ly/35nbhCy

A huge THANK YOU to the young people & educators who — through your tenacity, creativity, & leadership — meaningfully impacted our communities even in the face of so many difficulties.

See highlights from our past school year: bit.ly/3gyb9FM

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