Be a Community Judge: Make an Impact

Are you passionate about youth civic engagement? Do you want to make a real difference in how young people understand and interact with their community? The CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out San Regional Civics Fair is looking for community judges, and we want YOU!

What is Speak Up Speak Out?

Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) is more than just an event—it’s a transformative civic education program. Designed for students from third grade through high school, our mission is simple yet powerful: equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and passion to create positive change in their communities. Click here to learn more.

When: January 17, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: Texas A&M-San Antonio

As a community judge, you’ll have a unique opportunity to:

• Guide students as they present innovative community solutions
• Validate the incredible civic efforts of young minds
• Witness the extraordinary power of student voices

Why Your Participation Matters

Our judging process is carefully crafted to create meaningful connections. We’ll match you with presentation topics that align with your professional expertise, creating a win-win scenario:

• Your organization gains fresh, unfiltered youth perspectives
• Students receive insights from community leaders and professionals
• How to Get Involved

Interested in being a judge? It’s easy! Register Here:

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Know someone who might be interested? Please share this opportunity within your networks!

Thank to our Youth Leadership Sponsors for supporting YOUTH VOICE!

Broadway Bank, City Education Partners, CPS Energy, Frost, H-E-B, H. E. Butt Foundation, HOLT Group, Port San Antonio, San Antonio River Authority, and San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular (SAVE) Clinic.

Contact Information

Questions? Reach out to Eric Falcon, CAST Student Experience Coordinator, at eric@castschools.com.

Together, we can amplify student voices and nurture the next generation of community leaders!