Student Commentary: City Search

The City Search experience re-introduces CRF interns to Downtown Los Angeles and helps them learn about the variety of resources available to the community. During City Search I, interns spend a day discovering their city; working in groups, navigating their way to different cultural sites and visiting organizations to learn more about a specific community issue. During City Search II, interns visit their local elected official's office and take a tour of L.A. City Hall.

Student Commentary

• A view of the issues in schools
  Recently, CRF interns had the opportunity to meet up in City Hall and have a long meeting with Marcus Castain, one of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s aides. Castain talked a lot about what he did ... (read more)
   
• Bullying and School Conflict
  Teens had the opportunity to inform themselves about an issue that affects their community.  Interns at the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) learned more about bullying and school conflict.... (read more)
   
• CRF Intern Discovers the Impact Caused by Overcrowding in Schools
  In order to give back to the local community, one must first discover the conflicts that Los Angeles faces before we can do something about them. In downtown Los Angeles, Constitutional Rights ... (read more)
   
• Crowded Schools Overwhelm LAUSD
  The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is infamous for being the largest school district with respect to student population in California and the second largest in the country.... (read more)
   
• Cut Out the Abuse!
  Students learn about domestic violence in Los Angeles and its effect on the victims.  Yesterday, May 8th, 2007, my group and I went to visit the Los Angeles City Hall and interviewed Julie ... (read more)
   
• Domestic Violence
  Reflection Questions:   1. What new and/or additional information did you learn during your city search?  2. As a student and resident of Los Angeles, what can you do to be involved?... (read more)
   
• Gangs in Los Angeles
  Everyday, students’ lives are affected by teenage gang members in Los Angeles, and many are harassed by gangs for no reason. Sometimes people accidentally get shot and killed.... (read more)
   
• Local government reacts more than responds
  City Hall was what I had expected, the headquarters of Los Angeles. It was my first visit, and that meant a lot to me. I would like to share my views on my local government.... (read more)
   
• Meeting the mayor's aide
  Never having been to City Hall, getting the chance to go is an experience that I will not forget because it is the place that runs the city where I live. Not only did I go to City Hall,... (read more)
   
• Navigating Our City
  Reflection Questions:   1. What new and/or additional information did you learn during your city search?  2. As a student and resident of Los Angeles, what can you do to be involved?... (read more)
   
• Overcrowding in the LAUSD
  Overcrowding turns into a big issue at LAUSD Schools.  Overcrowding affects the learning environment of a school due to a lack of desks, classrooms, and individual attention for all students.... (read more)
   
• Rebuilding the California Dream: CRF Intern reflects on a promising new renovation program
  Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and his staff are looking at a way to help the city confront the challenge of developing and maintaining civil infrastructure. He is launching “... (read more)
   
• School Conflicts and CRF Interns
  Bullying and school conflicts have emerged as critical problems in the city of Los Angeles. These issues demand our attention because they affect the progress of our youth.... (read more)
   
• Teen Research on Bullying and School Conflict
  Teen Research about School Bullying and Conflict  By Crystina Rodriguez  Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) interns explore ideas and facts on bullying and school conflict.... (read more)
   
• Teens Learn about Illiteracy
  A group of teenagers learn the real concepts of illiteracy by exploring downtown Los Angeles.   Young interns, part of the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) Youth Internship Program,... (read more)
   
• Visiting City Hall is a meaningful experience for CRF intern
  When I arrived at City Hall I was very excited and knew right away that our group of 50 was all there to make a difference. We went inside and found ourselves in this big, beautiful building.... (read more)
   
• Why I want to become a teacher
  On Friday, August 3rd, during my second City Search, I rediscovered the fact that I want to become an educator. Listening to the growing list of the problems the Los Angeles Unified School District ... (read more)
   

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