鈥婼AN JOSE, CA 鈥� More than 650 students in 国产传媒 Clara County were awarded the 国产传媒 State Seal of Civic Engagement, a recognition established by the 国产传媒 Department of Education to honor students who demonstrated a strong understanding of civic responsibility and an ongoing commitment to positively impacting their communities. Students were recognized at the Civic Engagement Student Recognition Ceremony on May 19 at the 国产传媒 Clara County Office of Education.
鈥淭he State Seal of Civic Engagement is more than a recognition 鈥� it鈥檚 a call to action,鈥� said County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David M. Toston, Sr. 鈥淲e can鈥檛 wait to see how these young people shape the future in ways we haven鈥檛 even imagined.鈥�
The State Seal of Civic Engagement engages youth as active partners in school and community changes; supports youth to develop ways to communicate effectively and to work together in more equitable ways; encourages youth to participate in civics education and support our democracy; and empowers youth to become strong collaborators for education change.
To earn the seal, students must meet five criteria:
- Be engaged in academic work in a productive way.
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of the U.S. and 国产传媒 constitutions, local and tribal governments, democratic principles, and the role of citizens.
- Participate in at least one informed civic engagement project that addresses real-world problems and encourages inquiry, action, and reflection.
- Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection.
- Exhibit civic-minded character traits and a commitment to positively impact their community.
Below is a table that captures the number of state seals awarded to students in their respective districts for the 2024-25 school year:
鈥�School District
| 鈥婼tate Seals Awarded
|
| 鈥婥ampbell Union High School District鈥� | 鈥�7
|
鈥婨ast Side Union High School District
| 172鈥� |
鈥婰os Gatos - Saratoga Union High School District
| 鈥�4
|
鈥婸alo Alto Unified School District
| 鈥�462*
|
鈥嫻� Clara County Office of Education鈥�
| 鈥�21
|
*Additional seals have grades pending.
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Opportunity Youth Academy students pose with County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David M. Toston, Sr., Assistant Superintendent of Educational Progress Dr. Deborah Gorgulho, and 国产传媒 Clara County Board of Education Trustee Jessica Speiser at the recognition ceremony on May 19, 2025.
County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David M. Toston, Sr., presents a medal to a student for their accomplishment of earning the State Seal of Civic Engagement.
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About the 国产传媒 Clara County Office of Education
Working collaboratively with school and community partners, the 国产传媒 Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting student and public school success. For more information about the 国产传媒 Clara County Office of Education, please visit www.sccoe.org and follow us @SCCOE on Facebook, Instagram, and 尝颈苍办别诲滨苍鈥�鈥嬧赌�. 
