{"id":15941,"date":"2025-09-25T13:39:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-secondary\/?p=15941"},"modified":"2025-09-25T13:39:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:39:36","slug":"mtcs-students-celebrate-democracy-on-national-voter-registration-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/mts-secondary\/mtcs-students-celebrate-democracy-on-national-voter-registration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"MTCS Students Celebrate Democracy on National Voter Registration Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

[Minneapolis, MN, September 16, 2025] \u2014 Minnesota Transitions Charter School\u2019s (MTCS) MTS Secondary welcomed students from P.E.A.S.E. Academy, Banaadir Academy, and high schools across the state (virtually) to celebrate National Voter Registration Day with Secretary of State Steve Simon.<\/p>\n

The event gave young people the chance to hear first-hand about the power of voting and to practice using a real election set-up in the school\u2019s community room. Students were also able to register early, ensuring they\u2019ll be ready to vote when they turn 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis day is about you. When you are voting, you are expressing your views. Your values. Your idea of what the future should be,\u201d said Secretary Simon, encouraging students to find their passion and use it to strengthen their communities.<\/p>\n

J\u2019Reyn, MTS Secondary student echoed the message. \u201cI can vote for people who want the same change that I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another student speaker shared, \u201cEvery one of us can make a difference. Change starts with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Superintendent Shawn Fondow added: \u201cOur mission as a school district is to expose our students to opportunities and experiences that will help shape the future. We were honored to host this event with the Secretary of State\u2019s office and to give our students a chance to experience democracy in action.\u201d<\/p>\n

This celebration highlighted MTCS\u2019s commitment to giving students real-world, meaningful experiences that empower them to shape their futures \u2014 and the future of their community.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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