KAT middle schoolers address
City Council on smoking bill.
Comments from students

Kids Around Town (KAT) takes citizenship education across all subject areas and into your local community! Students and teachers throughout Pennsylvania use this dynamic, hands-on approach to learn the skills they need to address real issues in their schools and neighborhoods.

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"The KAT study on smoking has made me a more responsible citizen by making me more involved with the political process.  Without the research and the clean air ordinance, I would not be participating much." 
-- Thabo Mokgadi, 7th grader, Philadelphia Public Schools

"With all the stuff I had to toss, KAT's what I held onto!"
-- Dr. Martha Cussler, Curriculum - after move from PA to St. Paul, MN School District

8th grade KAT class in Philadelphia. Issues: Violence, Drugs,
Peer Mediation

"A lot truly overlaps with our curriculum ... because they're also doing KAT in their other classes, students tend to be more connected. "
--Gary Nieberle, Math Teacher, Lower Merion Township

"KAT was the best activity in school. We met people, made surveys, and learned, on top of that!"
-- 8th grade student, Arlington Middle School, Pittsburgh

"I can't begin to tell you the satisfaction I have gained from this project ..."
--Judith Goetzinger, Fifth Grade Teacher, St. Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg