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Two Irvine teens are turning heads nationwide: Amber Chih, a Northwood High student with Tourette syndrome, won top prize for her project A Thousand Words, which amplifies voices of those with invisible disabilities through interviews, a public gallery, and classroom curriculum—already reaching 2,500 students and partnering with the City of Irvine. Shaili Chudasama from Portola High took second with Startup Stars, teaching middle schoolers to launch real businesses; her students have started over 50 ventures, some selling out at a major expo. Both projects prove that youth-driven innovation can create real, measurable community impact—and in this year’s national civics competition, 200+ students shared their ideas, winning $40,000 total.

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