Where Did All These Teen Activists Come From?

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Where Did All These Teen Activists Come From?

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Oct 29, 2019

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Teenagers are demanding to be heard on the issues that matter most to them including climate change, gun control, abortion and immigration. What's different now and what role does public education play?

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Oct 29, 2019

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