Science Park High School Student Zuri McCune Promoting Student Voter Registration
Students who will be 16 or older on April 15 can register through March 25
NEWARK, N.J. – As the Newark Board of Education approaches its first election in which the voting age is 16, Newark Public Schools officials today released a video promoting student voter registration.
“This is the first time Newark students can have a voice in the decisions that affect us the most,” says Zuri McCune, the student representative to the Board of Education in the 40-second spot. “Don’t miss this chance. Let your voice be heard.”
The video, which was written and produced by the District’s Communications Department, has been uploaded to the District’s website and Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. More information about student voter registration is available at the following link:
https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/events/vote-16-registration-deadline/
“I encourage everyone in Newark Public Schools to watch and share this video to help make sure that eligible students register by March 25th,” said Superintendent León. “Never before have high school students in New Jersey had the chance to participate in their local democracy like what’s happening in Newark this year.. It is my hope that all eligible students will register and cast their ballots in the upcoming school board election as a start to a lifelong commitment to voting.”
“This is a historic moment for Newark’s students,” said Board of Education President Hasani K. Council. “I strongly encourage every eligible student to take advantage of this opportunity, register by March 25th, and show up to vote. Our young people have powerful voices, and this election is their chance to make them count.”