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Civics students at Veritas Academy in Flushing bring bold new perspective to local politics

By Renee DeLorenzo

Posted on January 20, 2026

Veritas Academy in Flushing is producing the next generation of civically engaged citizens through its innovative civics class, which is spearheaded by the students themselves.

Civics students participate in mock legislative sessions, attend model congresses on college campuses, and even get a say in how funds in the school budget is spent.

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Civics students at Veritas Academy in Flushing bring bold new perspective to local politics

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