More than 45 high school students from Broward County are on their way to reclaim civic engagement, having left Tuesday morning for a hands-on education trip dubbed the "Rally to Tally" in Tallahassee. According to WSVN, during their stay in the state's capital, students will have the rare chance to meet face-to-face with legislators and discuss critical educational concerns.
The students, representing the diversity of Broward County, range from those attending Title 1 schools to those from rural areas, bringing with them a myriad of viewpoints meant to resonate with state senators and house representatives, Ava Havidic, a participating student, spoke of the importance of including new voices into policy discussion, in a statement to the WSVN.
In stride with the educational mission, the young delegates will also explore the Florida Supreme Court and several universities within the region, broadening their understanding of both governmental and educational institutions. Dr. Peter B. Licata, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, in expressing enthusiasm for the initiative, told Broward County Public Schools, "I’m looking forward to sharing this unique experience with our students and seeing them engage with legislators as they advocate for the educational priorities of our county."
These students earned their place in this formidable field trip titled Rally to Tally by submitting essays and videos displaying their grasp on pertinent legislative matters, they are among 200 of their peers who aspired to be a part of the dialogue in Tallahassee. Their journey and the anticipated interactions with the cogs of the political machine can be followed on Twitter through the handle @browardschools, according to the announcement by Broward County Public Schools.
