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HISD's Controversial Curriculum, Youth Leadership & FIFA, Gen Z Panel on Voting
Season 6
Episode 26
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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On this episode, Brian Greene, President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, and co-host Bri Derry, Director of Media Activism at CHILDREN AT RISK, discuss education, youth leadership, and civic engagement.
- HISD Updates: Megan Menchaca, Senior Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle, explains HISD's adoption of the Bluebonnet curriculum, budget challenges, and what families should know heading into the new school year.
- Youth Leadership Through Community: Mark Martin of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston discusses how FIFA World Cup and America250 programming are helping young people develop leadership skills, build community, and engage in civic life.
- Gen Z & Voting: Natalie Gonzalez, Abby Antoun, and Lucy Lusk of CHILDREN AT RISK share how young adults view voting, civic engagement, and the issues motivating Gen Z to participate in their communities.
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