Capitol Comes to Campus

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Council of PTAs is organizing a series of upcoming events it hopes will spark an increase in civic education in schools and throughout the Peninsula. The inaugural “Capitol Comes to Campus” events, part of the Council’s Civic Engagement Campaign, will be held May 18-19 at and High Schools.

California State Controller John Chiang will speak at the event, which will also feature a panel of educators and legislators moderated by Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former radio talk show host Kevin James, as well as Steve Kuykendall.

Discussion sessions facilitated by Palos Verdes teachers, in addition to jazz performances from local students are also planned for the event. A artist will work with fourth- to seventh-graders on a mural project that depicts the tenants of democracy.