Photo Courtesy of BP Richards
The “Civics in the Classroom” initiative kicked off last week at Bayside High School.
By Forum Staff
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. today announced the launch of “Civics in the Classroom” — a boroughwide initiative to supplement existing curriculum by connecting with high school students across the borough about the importance of civic engagement.
Led by Borough President Richards’ Civic Engagement Coordinator Tim Chubinidze, “Civics in the Classroom” will visit one Queens high school each week and include interactive presentations and quizzes about the roles of local and citywide elected officials’ offices, how to address quality-of-life issues through city government and the significance of civic involvement.
Photo Courtesy of BP Richards
“With ‘Civics in the Classroom,’ we hope to not only educate our students about civic engagement but empower them to be the changemakers our city and country need,” BP Richards said.
The initiative kicked off last week at Bayside High School. Richards and school Principal Tracy Martinez hosted an engaging discussion with hundreds of students about the importance of voting, being involved in one’s community and much more.
School administrators who would like more information or wish to participate in the “Civics in the Classroom” initiative can do so by contacting Tim Chubunidze via info@queensbp.org.
“The youngest among us are courageously leading nationwide movements around systemic discrimination, gun violence, voting rights, climate change and more, giving us all so much hope for the future of our society. But there are still far too many young people who are unaware of their power or unsure of their place in our city,” Richards said. “With ‘Civics in the Classroom,’ we hope to not only educate our students about civic engagement but empower them to be the changemakers our city and country need.”
