Athletic director credits sponsorships and growing participation as district accounts tighten Danville Community High School’s athletic director told the board the program grew 21% to 420 student-athletes and outlined sponsorship and revenue plans, while trustees pressed administrators about depleted extracurricular (ECA) account balances and one-time facility costs.

Danville Community High School's athletic participation has surged by 21%, but can sponsorships and strategic planning keep the program afloat amidst tightening budgets?

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#IN #CitizenPortal #YouthParticipation #SponsorshipStrategy

Omaha Public Schools’ American Civics Committee spotlights Civics Bee, voter-registration work and teacher training District consultants told the American Civics Committee about OPS students’ participation in the National Civics Bee, ongoing voter education and registration drives in high schools, and professional learning to tie literacy and social studies instruction together.

Omaha Public Schools is championing civics education with exciting initiatives, including student participation in the National Civics Bee and vital voter registration drives in high schools!

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#NE #VoterEngagement #CitizenPortal #YouthParticipation #OmahaPublicSchools

Glendora recreation staff and league leaders report growth, grant wins and field concerns Recreation staff announced a $1.2 million grant for Sandburg Track and other park projects while youth-league leaders reported strong registration (471 players, spring season) and worries that a delayed stormwater drain project at Finkbeiner could reduce available practice fields.

Glendora's youth sports leagues are booming with 471 players, but looming field shortages due to a delayed stormwater project could jeopardize their growth!

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#GlendoraLosAngelesCounty #CA #GlendoraRecreation #FieldAvailability #CitizenPortal #YouthParticipation

🇪🇹 Ethiopia ranks #122 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 38/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 40/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 69/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 42/100

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✨ We are proud of this milestone decision by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers 👇
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✨ We are proud of this milestone decision by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers 👇

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How Open is Thailand For Youth Participation? * According to the Global Youth Participation Index

Ranking #77 out of 141 Countries Political Affairs Dimension 45/100 Socio-Economic Dimension 81/100 Elections Dimension 49/100 Civic Space Dimension 64/100

THAILAND From the mass pro-democracy protests of 2020 to their leading role in transnational campaigns like the "Milk Tea Alliance". Thai youth consistently have consistently pushed for reform, accountability, and democratic renewal.

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🇹🇭 Thailand ranks #77 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 45/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 49/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 81/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 64/100

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House Finance Committee hears bill to allow 16-year-old preregistration amid privacy and IT cost questions Representative Andy Story presented HB21 to allow 16-year-olds to preregister to vote, arguing it promotes civic education. Division of Elections estimated $16,410 annually; DMV flagged a $149,000-per-year IT position. The committee set the bill aside for further review.

A new bill could pave the way for 16-year-olds to preregister to vote in Alaska, igniting a debate over civic engagement, privacy, and costs!

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#AK #AlaskaVoterEngagement #CitizenPortal #CivicEducation #YouthParticipation #DataPrivacy

League task force outlines voter-engagement tactics and statewide civics events for teachers and students League members and guests discussed practical voter-engagement tactics for college students, resources such as Voter Girl and Made By Us, and announced a March Civic Showcase (virtual), a summer institute and an August strategic-action workshop for educators.

The League of Women Voters of Colorado is rolling out innovative civics events and resources to empower the next generation of voters—discover how they’re making a difference!

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#CO #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #YouthParticipation #VoterEducation

YouthGovAI Taking the Stage in 2025 YouthGovAI’s mission is to empower Young People and theYouth sectorto actively shape EuropeanAI governance. Throughout 2025, the project actively participated in International Conferences and Educatio...

2025 was a big year for YouthGovAI! 🚀
From workshops and surveys to symposia and AI education events, we shared youth voices across Europe.

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How Open is Serbia For Youth Participation? Swipe to find out !

Ranking #65 out of 141 Countries Political Affairs Dimension: 58/100 Elections Dimension: 40/100 Socio-Economic Dimension: 86/100 Civic Space Dimension: 69/100

Serbia's score of 63 is reflecting a national environment where young people benefit from strong socio-economic support but remain underrepresented in political life.

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🇷🇸 Serbia ranks #65 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 58/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 40/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 86/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 69/100

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YouthGovAI travels to Oslo 🇳🇴

Dora Katsamori participated in the European Festival of Civic Education: HOPE which took place in September 2025 in Oslo, where she had the opportunity to talk about YouthGovAI project objectives!
#youthparticipation #NECE - Networking European Civic Education, Europe

Exciting Live Broadcast for the 2026 House of Representatives Election on February 8th! On February 8th, 2026, a special live broadcast for the House of Representatives election will be available on Nico Nico Douga, featuring young people’s participation.

Exciting Live Broadcast for the 2026 House of Representatives Election on February 8th! #Japan #Tokyo #NicoNicoDouga #HouseElection #YouthParticipation

Young people are driving #SocialJustice. Now, they need a🪑at the table where decisions are made!

Today,🇨🇭 #YouthRep Jorina together with #YouthReps from 🇧🇬hosted fruitful discussions on meaningful #YouthParticipation for inclusive social development & justice as part of #CSocD64

City Council committee hears bill to shrink and formalize Youth Board; DYCD raises implementation questions At a New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth hearing, Councilman Matthews Stevens introduced Intro 448-2026 to reduce the Youth Board from 28 to 18, impose term limits, require borough representation, and mandate annual recommendations with a written DYCD response within 90 days. DYCD staff said they support the intent but cautioned about quorum, staffing and funding constraints; youth advocates urged centering young people.

A new proposal in NYC seeks to reshape the Youth Board, cutting its size and ensuring that young voices are at the forefront of decision-making.

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#NY #NewYorkChildren #PolicyReform #YouthParticipation #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability

Lincoln students and civic groups back constitutional amendment to let 16- and 17-year-olds vote; opponents raise concerns about scope and ballot cost LR 284 CA would allow 16- and 17-year-old citizens to vote in the calendar year they turn those ages. Student witnesses and advocacy groups argued it boosts lifelong engagement; some senators raised questions about federal vs. local eligibility and potential ballot/fiscal effects.

Senator McKinney's bold proposal could empower 16- and 17-year-olds in Nebraska to vote, igniting a conversation about civic engagement and the future of democracy!

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#NE #VotingAgeReform #CivicEducation #YouthParticipation #CitizenPortal

Students propose annual Civic Engagement Day to boost K–12 participation Student delegates urged the Legislature to adopt a nonmandatory annual Civic Engagement Day (proposed early November) to give structured, tiered civic activities for grades 7–12, arguing local flexibility will keep costs low while increasing participation and civic literacy.

Students are calling for an annual Civic Engagement Day to empower civic literacy and participation in California schools—could this be the change we need?

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#CA #YouthParticipation #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal

Young people must be ‘truly involved’ in transforming education With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education is becoming increasingly vital.

Young people must be ‘truly involved’ in transforming #education

#YouthParticipation
#InternationalDayOfEducation
#PowerOfYouth

Senate transportation panel advances Charlie Kirk roadway designation after heated debate The Florida Senate Transportation Committee voted to report SB174 favorably to designate a stretch of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as 'Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue' after a contentious exchange in which one senator cited controversial public statements by the honoree and the sponsor said the designation honors civic engagement.

The Florida Senate is set to honor Charlie Kirk with a new roadway designation, but fierce debates about his controversial statements are igniting a political firestorm.

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#FL #CivicRecognition #PublicDebate #YouthParticipation #CitizenPortal

How Open is Philippines For Youth Participation?

The Philippines rank 55 out of 141 countries. In Political Affairs: 57/100 In Elections: 61/100 In the Socio-Economic Dimension: 75/100 Civic Space Dimension: 66/100

In the Philippines, young people represent a big portion of the nation's population and play an active role in civic life, through digital activism and community engagement. Yet many young people face difficulties entering formal labour markets, especially in rural areas.

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🇵🇭 Philippines ranks #55 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 57/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 61/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 75/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 66/100

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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste ranks #44 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 58/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 75/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 73/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 65/100

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Committee receives Fairgrounds quarterly report as parents raise alarm over new fair dates The Finance and Government Operations Committee received the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds quarterly report; staff outlined a dual track master plan and potential private investment while public commenters, including FFA families, urged the county to address a proposed change of fair dates that they say would prevent seniors from participating and impose financial losses.

Parents are sounding the alarm over proposed fair date changes that could jeopardize youth participation and lead to financial losses for families.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #YouthParticipation #CitizenPortal #SantaClaraCounty #PublicInvestment

Young people are leading change — and digital tools can amplify that power.

Here are tools that support youth participation in politics.

📘Discover more digital tools and useful tips in our Youth Participation Handbook: www.democracy-international.org/publications...

#YouthParticipation

If democracy is learned by doing, the question is simple: where do we actually let people practice it?

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#democracy #EU #EuropeanUnion #CivicTech #EdTech #YouthParticipation #VirtualReality #education #civiceducation #experientiallearning #democracyeducation

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Lawmaker Fouad Makhzoumi announced plans to amend Lebanon's Constitution to lower the voting age to 18, highlighting youth empowerment. This reflects a growing push for young people's political participation and shifting the political landscape.

#Lebanon #YouthParticipation #VotingRights

The Youth Participation Handbook is here!

Co-created during Democracy Camp 2025, it empowers young people to take action and shape democracy by, for, and with youth.

📘 Read it here: democracy-international.org/publications...

#YouthParticipation #DemocracyCamp2025 #Changemakers

⭐ Led by the European Partnership for Democracy

💡With the expertise of the @youthdemocracycohort.com and the knowledge of the @unibirmingham.bsky.social

⚡ Powered by the European Union

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