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Census 2020
The results of the census determine the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives and are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Federal agencies use the results to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year. Don’t delay, complete the Census today! Government Information Information in […]
Thank You Medical Workers
The #OAV students from Central Middle School of Evergreen Park wanted to thank their local healthcare workers at Advocate Christ Medical Center & OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center. To ALL healthcare workers all over the world — THANK YOU!
OAV Civic Action & Engagement Choice Board 1
Have fun with civics while engaging in civic action! All activities relate to the OAV Core Principles you see below. Feel free to share your learning with @OurAmVoice on Facebook or Twitter. Access the OAV Civic Action & Engagement Choice Board 1 (PDF file) Core Principle 1: Core Principle 1: Citizenship is a way of […]
Census Mobile App
LULAC, Our American Voice®, and Digital Leaders Now are partnering in support of schools and communities in their work to increase critical participation in the 2020 Census count with the families they serve. The app is free and does not require any registration or sharing of any personal contact information. The LULAC Council and Barat Education Foundation […]
Citizen U Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 4
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Citizen U Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 2
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Citizen U Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 1
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Our American Voice: Civic engagement is more than just voting
Kristen Caprarola, a Heritage Middle School teacher and facilitator of the Our American Voice program, and eighth-graders Camila and Veronica joined ABC7 News at 11 to talk about how the group uses community problem-solving to the teach young people about how democracy works, and get them involved in the process.