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When Kansas City families learn civics together, democracy gets a boost | Opinion
Our very own 2nd-grader, Cora, was recently featured in The Kansas City Star! After participating in CLTI alongside her mom Abigail Whitney in PLTI, Cora co-created the "Kindness Crew." She’s now leading her peers in building a school culture rooted in empathy and inclusion. As Cora says, she’s ready to “write down the thoughts” and turn them into action.
What's The Difference? Ally vs. Advocate
It is impossible to be an effective advocate without first being an ally, yet when it comes to advocating for children, I have heard very little about the connection between the two. In fact, with advocacy for children, we promote the idea that parents are the experts and rarely mention children as a source of expertise - see the disconnect?