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In celebration of the 20th anniversary, Kids Voting USA is hosting a symposium titled, "Engaging Today's Youth for Tomorrow's Civic Leadership." The event is for all teachers, students and civic education advocates. The half-day conference will highlight the winners of the Making an Impact Contest, showcase civic engagement experts and provide the audience with a unique international perspective on civic engagement.

DETAILS

Date: Thursday, March 29th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Ronald Reagan Bldg, Washington D.C.
Agenda: Click here for Symposium Agenda

LIVE WEBCAST

The symposium will be broadcast via Cisco’s webex technology so there is no need to travel to Washington D.C. to participate. Simply join via the URL link, which will be provided at a later time. Ask questions and discuss via the live chat and/or twitter.

20th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, Kids Voting USA (KVUSA) is hosting a fundraiser luncheon.  You are cordially invited to attend.  It will take place directly following the Engaging Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Civic Leadership Symposium on March 29th at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington D.C.  Mr. Mike McCurry, the press secretary for the Bill Clinton administration and consultant for Public Strategies Washington, is the keynote speaker. The Educator of the Year and the winners of the Making an Impact contest will be recognized. Tickets may be purchased for $125.  To reserve your seat, email Rachel Willis, rwillis@kidsvotingusa.org.

Mr. Mike McCurry – Keynote Speaker

For immediate release February 14, 2012 Topeka, Kansas – Kids Voting USA (KVUSA) is pleased to announce that their national “Making an Impact” contest application process has come to an end.  Rachel Willis, executive director mentioned, “we had many outstanding applicants and although we would love to pick them all, we will only be able [...]

Making an Impact Press Release

For immediate release October 3, 2011 Topeka, Kansas – Kids Voting USA (KVUSA) is pleased to announce a national civic engagement/service-learning contest titled, “Making an Impact.”  The contest requires 6th-12th graders to write a three-page essay about a recent civic engagement/service-learning project they completed.  Contestants are encouraged to submit photos and videos that capture the [...]