On July 11, 2008, thousands of children and teens from CDF Freedom Schools sites nationwide participated in CDF Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action. The social action and civic engagement component of the CDF Freedom Schools model teaches youth to engage in community service and social justice advocacy. This year, participants took part in a variety of actions including visiting and writing letters to elected officials, joining together for marches and rallies and leading awareness activities in support of health coverage for all children. The thousands of CDF Freedom Schools scholars who participated in the National Day of Social Action provide proof that we can solve this problem if each of us does our part.

Media Coverage

"Students speak up for others," The Post and Courier (video)
"200 march for health care, education," Battle Creek Enquirer
"Youths march for a more peaceful future in Dayton," Dayton Daily News
"Day of Social Action Held at Heritage Port," The Intelligencer
"Students raise awareness for uninsured children," Live 5 News
"Little activists to march for uninsured children," The Post and Courier
"Freedom School students focus on change," Shreveport Times
"Children March To Raise Awareness For Good Health," WTOV 9