08/24/2026
In line with CSA’s second-term theme, Cooke Takes Action!, students in Teacher Tony Sun’s class examined protest efforts from the past through news articles and videos focused on climate action, civil rights, and immigration justice. They then brainstormed issues they could address in their own communities and country.
“The topics they chose to focus on were very personal,” says Teacher Tony Sun. “But I was happy to see that they made meaning from what they were studying. I honored the issues the students voted on and then expanded them into broader causes.”
For example, “Double parking on the street” became “Traffic safety.”
Each student wrote and delivered a speech in class. For their booth at the Community Fair, they created signs and led protest chants, putting their learning into action.
“I wanted to help them see the process and build the skills for real-world application,” says Sun. “They now understand the tools they need to actively go out and make real change in the world.”
