A rising sophomore at Brown University, Roger Mao, returned to his alma mater, South Windsor High School, to work on a student civic engagement project. The project involved writing neutral summaries for the August 11th primaries, focusing on the Democratic primaries for the 1st Congressional District and Governor.
Empowering Students Through Civic Engagement
The project’s goal was to provide voters with helpful information to make informed decisions. Mao believes that by engaging with the community and accommodating residents’ schedules, they can share their values and hopes for building a better society. He hopes that this project will inspire other students and teachers to initiate similar initiatives.
Mao’s project is a step towards promoting civic engagement and respectful discussions about politics. By practicing objective reporting and respectful disagreements, students can develop empathy, curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for different perspectives. This approach can help prepare students for their future responsibilities as citizens.
Original reporting: The Connecticut Mirror — read the source article.
