Original article published in May 24 - June 6, 2023 issue of Gilroy Life (gilroylife.com).
Guest Columnist for GilroyLife.com, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools, discusses the need to provide civic learning opportunities to preserve democracy for the next generation. Highlighting the Santa Clara County Office of Education's initiatives and partnerships with community organizations to develop hands-on learning opportunities for students to encourage student civic engagement and civil discourse in Santa Clara County.