TEEN BOARDS Dont' Miss Teen Summit on Saturday, March 6th! Check out all the Info on the Teen Summit Page!
Great Opportunity for Youth to be a Voice to Legislators!  Through an invitation from the California Senate Education Committee, CASC is being asked to relay student perspectives on education issues to key legislators in our state. The Student Advisory Board on Legislation in Education will convene in Sacramento from Feb 22-24, 2010. Students will present recommendations for improving our schools to the Senate Education Committee. With massive budget cuts continuing, this conversation is more important than ever. We know there isn't much time, but in the face of our state's financial crisis we are asking you to nominate one or more students from your youth council/commission to participate. Through your representatives, your youth council will have the unique opportunity to be in direct conversation with members of the state legislature and the most influential figures shaping education policy in our state. Act now - click here to download the registration form for the student(s) you are choosing to nominate. Spaces are extremely limited. Please don't pass up this chance for your council and area to be represented. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (510.834.2272) or email (cascmail@aol.com) the CASC office. Thank you, June E. Thompson, Ph.D. Executive Director The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) 1212 Preservation Parkway Oakland, California 94612 510-834-2272 www.casc.net
Washington Youth Voice Handbook The first introductory guide to Youth Voice shares what, why, who, when, where, and how Youth Voice happens throughout our communities. Highlighting examples and lessons from across Washington State, CommonAction provides insights and ideas for young people, youth workers, teachers, and anyone else interested in truly empowering youth to make a difference. The Handbook also includes: 20+ Youth Voice Workshop Outlines Youth Voice Assessment. Washington Youth Voice Directory featuring more than 50 programs, classes, and orgs Resource Guide with national & international publications, organizations, and websites http://www.commonaction.org/publications.htm