YOUth DECIDE 2023-2024 School Year


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During the 2023-2024 School Year, YOUth DECIDE Committee provided voter education presentations or school-sponsored voter registration events and trainings to:​
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7 Oakland public and private schools
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1 Oakland youth organization
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16 High School Classrooms
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349 Students
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Classroom Presentations: history of voting; civic engagement; why voting matters.​
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Student-led events: voter registration; developing student leaders.
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Other events: voter registration and information at school-sponsored events.


YOUth DECIDE Student Volunteers
High school and/or community college students work with YOUth DECIDE as Student Volunteers to:
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Plan a student-led voter registration drive at their school.
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Ask their teacher or club advisor to contact YOUth DECIDE and request a voter education presentation at their school.
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Help design and/or deliver a voter education presentation.
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Create voter education posters for Oakland schools.
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Contribute to YOUth DECIDE Webpage content.
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Encourage family and friends to register to vote.
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Join civics or voter advocacy clubs at their school.
To learn more about becoming a YOUth DECIDE student volunteer, details here.
To become a Student Volunteer, please fill out the Student Volunteer Application.
Meet Our Past and Present YOUth DECIDE Student Volunteers
Click on an individual to learn more
Community Youth Collaborations
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Meet Oakland’s All City Council Governing Board and how their voices impact decisions within Oakland Unified School District.