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Aug. 6: Youth Council presents research findings at City Hall

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  • 07-30-2010
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WHO: Council of Youth Research students, UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access

WHAT: Student presentations of monthlong research project examining the equitable distribution of educational resources. Data includes about 1,000 surveys of students, and interviews with educators, administrators, community leaders and key leaders throughout the state, including Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and Education Undersecretary Kathryn Radtkey-Gaither.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Student presentations begin at 10 a.m. with reception to follow.

WHERE: Tom Bradley Tower at Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

WHY: The Council of Youth Research provides Los Angeles high school students with an avenue and tools to research and shed light on school and community issues that directly affect them. Council participation encourages students to become civically engaged researchers and empowers them to insert their voices into the public debate on education.

RSVP: 310-825-7407 for free parking.

MORE: Read press release or download PDF version.

MEDIA CONTACT: Claudia Bustamante, 310-267-4408, bustamante@gseis.ucla.edu

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