LibGuides: Civic Action Project: Topic Suggestions

Women and Children

Commission for Women: Just released a report on the Status of Women and Girls

Topics can include:

behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence,
sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections,
alcohol and other drug use
tobacco use (vaping)
Gang membership
Running away from home
Social-Emotional Development
Increase awareness of and access to programs and services for families
Homelessness
Equal Rights Amendment

KIDS COUNT Data Center: Data on a range of topics that intersect with children, youth, and families

Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2017 (local data):

Health Department (local data): There's lots to explore on the Health Department's webpage!

Topics can include:

sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections,
Screen Time (time spent using a smartphone, computer, tablet, etc. for non homework)
Barriers to accessing health care and dental care
Nutrition and healthy eating
Sports and physical fitness
Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal ideation
Disorders in which psychosis may occur,
Disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)
Self harm
Eating Disorders
How to help a friend or family member who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis
Barriers to accessing mental health services

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (national data/info on issues):

Adverse Childhood Experiences (the CDC) (national data/info on how aces can have a lifelong impact on someone's health):

ACPS Data Dashboard Viewer (local data): If students want to get really local, they can look at the data dashboard for ACPS's progress with their strategic plan!http://idashboard.acps.k12.va.us:6700/idashboards/viewer/?guestuser=guest&dashID=39	Topics can include: Feeling motivated to do well in school Feeling actively engaged in learning Caring about your school Opportunity gaps across race/ ethnicity, income, disability, and language subgroups Disproportionality in talented and gifted programs and in AP courses Dropout and Suspension rates of minority students, particularly males Provide each student with opportunities to be challenged and supported On-Time Graduation Career Pathways and Readiness Opportunities for all students with disabilities Barriers to accessing out of school time programs Opportunities that out of school time programs provide Youth-led programming Diversity in afterschool programs Access to pre-K programs College acceptance programs
ACPS School Board Overview and Board Briefs
NEA Justice Black Lives Matter in Schools Ending School-to-Prison Pipeline Dreamers Supporting LGBTQ Youth Educational Equity for Women and Girls
Campagna Center: Early/Head Start program, Virginia preschool initiative (VPI) Ready for Preschool (ACT for Alexandria) ACT for Alexandria Preschool in Alexandria
FACE (Family and Community Engagement Center) - involves families in the educational experience

Topics can include:

Immigrant Students

Topics can include:

Parking
Road conditions
Amazon HQ
Affordable housing
Landmark Mall use
Student Parking
Bus Shelter Need in front of T.C.
Pay-by-phone parking in Old Town
Alexandria is the densest city in Virginia. Traffic, parking, infrastructure, schools, and demands for services and financial stability.

Alexandria Families for Safe Streets: Vision Zero initiative - walking and biking in Alexandria

City of Alexandria Transportation

Topics can include:

Meals Tax in Alexandria
Pink Tax in Virginia
Senior Package (payment spread out throughout the year, rather than all at the end)

Topics can include: