Author: Youth Lobby

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Looking for Teachers to Participate in a PLC on Civics and Sustainability
ByYouth Lobby March 2, 2018November 27, 2020

We are looking for a group of educators interested in participating in “No Citizen Left Behind” – a professional learning community (PLC) that will explore new and existing ways in which key elements of Act 77, notably proficiency-based learning (PBL) and flexible pathways, empower teachers interested in integrating civics and sustainability education throughout the curriculum. …

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Youth Lobby Updates
ByYouth Lobby March 2, 2018November 27, 2020

Updates from the Youth Lobby (03/02/18) 1) Don’t forget to organize a field trip to the Youth Rally on Thursday, April 12th! Has you school organized a field trip to the 3rd Annual Rally for the Planet? The youth rally will take place from 8:30am – 1:30pm on Thursday, April 12th. Drop-off will be…

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The Youth Lobby Honors Young Racial Justice Activists at MHS and BHS
ByYouth Lobby March 2, 2018November 27, 2020

The Vermont Youth Lobby strongly supports the students at Montpelier and Burlington High Schools who lobbied so hard for the ability to fly the Black Lives Matter flag over their schools as part of a concentrated and growing effort to raise awareness of implicit bias, privilege, and the need to build greater equity in our…

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Announcing the 2018 – Youth Rally for the Planet – CLIMATE JUSTICE!
ByYouth Lobby February 16, 2018November 27, 2020

Join us at the 2018 Youth Rally for the Planet Climate Justice Thursday, April 12th, 2018 Video Invitation Schedule of Events (subject to minor changes) What will the day look like? 8:30am-10:00am – Drop-Off, Staging, and Activities Busses drop students off at Montpelier High School. There will be a number of activities for students to…

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Check out Al Gore’s Latest Film, An Inconvenient Sequel, at the Mountain Top Film Festival
ByYouth Lobby January 12, 2018November 27, 2020

Join us this Sunday, January 14th, at the Big Picture Theater for a screening of “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power,” at the MountainTop Film Festival! Here are the details: What: “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power,” at the MountainTop Film Festival Where: Big Picture Theater, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield When: This Sunday, January 14th, 1:00-3:00 PM Ticket information: http://www2.suncommon.com/e/95162/tickets/2w1kst/161870340 This film comes a little…

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Vermont Youth Lobby’s Magic School Bus Campaign in the News!
ByYouth Lobby January 11, 2018November 27, 2020

Check out the coverage of our Magic School Bus Campaign http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/vermonts-youth-lobby-petitioning-for-electric-school-buses/886528096 And don’t forget to let the VT Agency of Natural Resources know that you want electric school buses! We only have two more days to encourage the VT Agency of Natural Resources to spend 85% of the VW settlement on Electric School buses! You’ve…

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Only 3 Days Left to Push for Electric School Buses!
ByYouth Lobby January 10, 2018November 27, 2020

We only have three more days to encourage the VT Agency of Natural Resources to spend 85% of the VW settlement on Electric School buses! You’ve signed the petition, now we need you to do one more thing!!! Please fill out the Public Input form located on the ANR website. Feel free to skip any…

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Great Opportunity for Grassroots Organizer Training!
ByYouth Lobby January 10, 2018November 27, 2020

~ The Vermont Climate Union and the VT Poor People’s Campaign Present ~ Grassroots Organizer Training @ The UU Church ~ 130 Main St, Montpelier Tuesday and Thursday Nights from 7-9 Starting January 16th. Organizers, Activists, and Volunteers, ages 16-100+, are invited to a series of workshops to develop core organizing skills and increase…

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Don’t Forget to Sign the Electric School Bus Petition and Contact the ANR!
ByYouth Lobby January 3, 2018November 27, 2020

From our friends at Renewable Energy Vermont The Vermont Youth Lobby is asking for 85% of the $18.7 million Volkswagen settlement to be spent on electric school busses and charging equipment. We want MAGIC SCHOOL BUSES! Please TAKE ACTION by doing the following things: Sign our Online Petition at change.org! It only takes a minute of your time! Download our…

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UPDATE – The Youth Lobby’s Stance on Electric School Busses in Vermont
ByYouth Lobby December 19, 2017November 27, 2020

The Vermont Youth Lobby is asking for 85% of the $18.7 million Volkswagen settlement to be spent on electric school busses and charging equipment. We want MAGIC SCHOOL BUSES! Please TAKE ACTION by doing the following things: Sign our Online Petition at change.org! It only takes a minute of your time! Download our paper petition and get as…

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