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Engaging Young People in Your Community

March 01, 2021

Tips for Politicians and Public Servants

So you want to talk to youth!

First, be mindful that not all people under 30 think of themselves as youth. They want to talk to you, and treating them like the adults they are will open a great conversation. In fact, based on results of two program evaluations, coordinating a politician or public servant to speak to their class was one of the primary sources of participants’ learning, growth, and ultimate increase in commitment to democracy.