OAV students from Chicago Public Schools Healy Elementary School learned about government and citizenship and developed a plan to honor the hidden heroes of their school community. Find out who they are by watching their project video.
OAV 2020: Piper Elementary
Fourth & Fifth Grade students from Piper Elementary had a vision to make their school a more inspiring place. Watch their project video.
C.A.R.E. for Educators Zoom Gathering
Creating, Authentic, Responsive and Engaged Monday, June 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm CST In times of darkness, teachers always rise up. But now, this time comes on top of a pandemic and as teachers are exhausted and empty. The topics are big – social justice, institutional racism, and nonviolent and violent protest. The events of the past […]
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Address to OAV 2020 Students
United States Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois thanks the OAV students for taking the time to learn about civics and citizenship and participate in the 2020 program year.
Citizen U Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 9
Lessons and ideas for teaching with primary sources, professional development, articles and more! Access
Our American Voice Teachers Continue to See Amazing Results from Program
On May 31 Rick Pearson, of WGN’s Sunday Spin, spoke with Lissa Druss, Founder and CEO of Strategia Consulting, about the Our American Voice civics education program for students. Lissa highlighted the creativity teachers are using in order to get their students involved; and also touched on the positive impact the program is having on the […]
OAV 2020: Heritage Middle School
The OAV crew from Berwyn South School District 100 Heritage Middle School found multiple ways to put civics into action in both their school and their local community.
OAV 2020: Riddle Elementary
OAV students from Riddle Elementary Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 held a drive for Coles County Animal Shelter in Charleston, IL and made plans to volunteer and educate their peers about the importance of animal adoption.
OAV 2020: Clearview Elementary
OAV students from Waukegan Public Schools Clearview Elementary brought hope to their school and local communities by promoting good citizenship and putting civics into action to help others. Watch their project video to find out how you can get involved.
OAV 2020: Dubois Elementary
OAV students from Springfield Public Schools – District 186 Dubois Elementary learned about good citizenship and put civics into action by stepping up to help their community by providing the local Animal Protective League with food and supplies.