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Greetings from Columbia Point in Boston.
Each new school year signals the return of students to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, where they learn how government works and practice the skills of healthy, respectful debate with their classmates. While witnessing young people work together to find common ground as senators for a day, it is hard not to be optimistic about the future of our democracy.
This optimism extends to our newest initiative focused on young people: Youth Movements. Just last week, we announced a $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation in support of this project. Youth Movements is a multimedia initiative that will generate an exhibition, programs, and educational materials that examine the social change that young people have brought about through making their voices heard. Students will serve as advisors on the project and will help to create offerings that engage young people in civics, government, and representation.
Thank you for being one of our most engaged community members. I look forward to seeing you on Columbia Point soon.
With warmth,

Mary K. Grant, Ph.D.
President
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