How is Chalkbeat Chicago informing CPS students about its school board? Zines for teens.
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Chalkbeat Chicago has launched a zine specifically designed for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teens to educate them about the upcoming Chicago Board of Education elections and encourage civic engagement. Partnering with local artist Kelly Wang, the zine aims to inform students about the role of the school board and how they can advocate for issues important to them in their schools.
Targeted at middle school and high school-age students, the zine is available in both English and Spanish. To obtain a physical copy, students can print a PDF from home, school, or the library using an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper. The zine can be printed in either grayscale or color and should be folded horizontally and stapled. Instructions are included in the PDF.
The zine's most significant feature is the student callout on the back, where readers are encouraged to share their thoughts about which issues they would like the new school board to prioritize. Once received, Chalkbeat Chicago plans to compile these submissions and publish them upon the inauguration of the new school board members. The organization is also collaborating with local partners to distribute physical copies of the zine at CPS high schools and through partnerships with youth organizations.
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