Student Voices: “We advocate, we organize, we vote, we speak the truth, and when necessary, we protest. We may worship […]
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Our fourth annual Student Voices Project brought in letters from 290 middle and high school students from 15 schools and educational venues in seven different U.S. states and two foreign countries. We selected 30 honorees whose submissions are featured here. This year we asked students to write a letter to the next president of the United States suggesting what they think he should focus on during his first year.
For a religious group known for its silent worship, we’re a pretty outspoken bunch
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I think it says something about our country that even the smallest of voices were recognized
Student Voices: ” I believe that every voice should be heard, but some are silenced by society. As the next […]
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Every person deserves a chance and the right to have that chance
Student Voices: “The America I envision is an America where all people are treated equally. It is an America where […]
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I urge you to look past your empire of business and riches, and ask yourself a question
Student Voices: ” All that said, I have a few pieces of final advice for you: Be kind. Build bridges, […]
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When kids go to college and become more educated, the unemployment rate decreases
Student Voices: “Making tuition prices lower opens up the door for many young students aspiring to further their education and […]
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I hope you make the right decisions for our country, especially for the children like me
Student Voices: “If I were the president, I would retrain the people who have lost their jobs in the coal […]
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I have found that acceptance is key and welcoming change is how people can be happy
Student Voices: ” Teaching one another our different ways is how communities can improve each individual’s life. This may sound […]
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The world is constantly changing and progressing but without proper leadership, it will be very easy for our country to stumble
Student Voices: “After having countless conversations and doing extensive research, I am still confused about your priorities and whether you […]
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The American people cannot wait a year let alone until 2019 for healthcare
Student Voices: “My mom worked for the federal government as a contractor for nine years. She chose to leave her […]
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When I first found out that you won the election, to be honest, I felt fear
Student Voices: “Fear that racial relations would get worst, fear that women would be looked at as lesser (more than […]
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