Our American Voice connects middle-school students to the democratic process through active community problem solving in an after-school program that is engaging, interactive and grounded in real life.
The program emphasizes critical thinking skills as students learn the fundamentals of American democracy and work to create positive change in their communities. Via the four Core Principles, students engage in team activities, discussions and research, and partner with community agencies and elected officials to find solutions to issues in their own backyards.
Using OAV’s online resources, students discuss issues, participate in on-line activities, document their work, and share their experiences with students from other OAV sites.
Participants and facilitators have opportunities to:
- Work on community issues determined by their team
- Create multimedia presentations
- Develop school/community presentations
- Interact with participants from other sites to share ideas and results
Click here to watch the Our American Voice introduction video!