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.
It’s all about RESPECT
CBS News Chicago visits with 4th graders at Hiawatha Elementary School in Berwyn, IL who successfully changed their school’s mascot and logo to respect cultural sensitivity.
It’s all about civic engagement
CBS News Chicago visits with students at Irving Elementary School in Berwyn, IL make their school a better place by promoting inclusion and friendship with a buddy bench.