Teen Town Hall | Southern Arizona Education Council

We're excited to invite select schools to the Teen Town Hall

Southern Arizona's longest-running youth civic forum, connecting students with officials and pathways of learning and service since 1992.

Each Fall, students convene to share their perspectives on issues shaping their lives. Guided by neutral facilitators, students elevate their concerns, propose solutions, and engage directly with local leaders.

This flagship event embodies the Education Council’s Strategic Imperatives for Empowerment, specifically in a need to inspire civic participation among young people, amplifying their voices in decision-making, and connecting them with pathways that prepare them for postsecondary success and active citizenship.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Bus Arrival & Check-In

9:00 AM – 9:25 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:25 AM – 11:20 AM: Dialogue Circles

11:20 AM – 12:15 PM: Lunch + College & Career Tabling

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Panel of Elected Officials

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Closing & Send Off
The Teen Town Hall will be located at the Pima County Historical Courthouse, 115 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Loading zones are available to accommodate parties that travel by bus, along W Alameda St, N Stone Ave, and W Pennington St. Parking garages are available to those that travel by van or car in the El Presidio and Main Library Garage. Garage parking is at the expense of your party.
Upon arrival, student attendees will be asked whether they have both applied for a post-secondary pathway and been admitted. Those whom confirm both will enter a raffle for a chance to win a $1,000 education award from Pima County, toward their post-secondary journey.
Upon arrival, student attendees will be asked whether they have both applied for a post-secondary pathway and been admitted. Those whom confirm both will enter a raffle for a chance to win a $500 education award from the City of Tucson, toward their post-secondary journey.