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What do Chicago students say they most need? Counselors, school board seats, therapy dogs

May 17, 2021

Chalkbeat Chicago

By Cassie Walker Burke May 14, 2021, 2:35pm CDT

What do Chicago students say they most need? Counselors, school board seats, therapy dogs

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Our West Coast students are stepping onto their soapboxes today! Best of luck to our leaders of today out in @suhsdofficial with their speeches!

#DemocracyIsAVerb

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"I'm at a point where I can talk and speak up for my community and have my community's issues heard."

Why do our students (and teachers) benefit from Mikva Challenge's curriculum? Hear one student explain the impact our program has had on him and his confidence speaking up!

#DemocracyIsAVerb

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One month away! Mikva Challenge is thrilled to be back at the 2026 @nabtubuilds Legislative Conference for our annual Democracy is a Verb! Celebratory Reception on Sunday, April 19th! We’d like to extend a huge Thank You to NABTU and President McGarvey for their ongoing leadership and partnership year after year. And a special shout-out to the unions, organizations, and firms who have already committed their sponsorship for this year’s event! Your support directly benefits Mikva Challenge as we work with over 300,000 youth and educators annually to develop youth voice, participation, and leadership in communities nationwide. Thank you for partnering with us!