State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez speaks at the City Council Hearing on Civics in Boston Public Schools. Also pictured are several HSTF Youth Community Organizers who testified before the City Council members. Click on the photo above to see a web gallery of pictures from the Civics Hearing
"It is bad that youth are not politically active because since their not educated around civics they just seem to complain more and more and not do anything about it. That's one of the main reasons why we need civics, to stop the complaining and actually show youth how to get involved. Statistics show that students who critically think about their place in society grow up to vote." - Oscar Brazoban, Age 16, Snowden International High School
In their own words: Youth Voices for Civics.
Click here to read the Hearing Order, drafted by Hyde Square Task Force youth.
Watch HSTF Community Organizer Ashley Cotton testify at the Civics Hearing:
Ashley on YouTube
Read about our Campaign for Civics In the News.