Buzz Aldrin, Lilly Singh, OMI, Sabrina Carpenter, Paula Abdul, Olivia Holt, Jordan Smith, George Takei and more come together at WE Day Minnesota to Celebrate Young People Changing the World
WE Day is part of WE – a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes for themselves and others. People from across
"I'm proud to be a part of the WE Movement—a community of people that encourage and support each other, and are fueled by passion to make real change in the world," said American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality,
To kick off the day, Governor
Making WE Day a true community celebration of youth taking action, local Minnesotans with inspiring stories join the WE Day Minnesota lineup, including
Speakers and performers at WE Day Minnesota will energize the crowd through a day full of powerful educational speeches, inspirational moments and empowering performances. A few must-see highlights include:
- Republic Records artist and winner of The Voice,
Jordan Smith , performs a powerful rendition of the hit song "I Lived" with theRosemont High School drum line
- American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality,
Paula Abdul , connects with the WE Day audience, sharing the impact dance has made in her life and her passion for mentoring young dancers
- Astronaut, Apollo XI & Gemini 12
Global Space Statesman ,Buzz Aldrin , inspires 18,000 students and educators to dream big, take chances and reach for the stars
More than a one-day event, WE Day is connected to the yearlong free educational program, WE Schools, which provides schools and community groups with curriculum, educational resources and action campaigns designed to enhance a school's existing social initiatives or spark new ones. WE Schools encourages students to further their curricular learning and develop life skills for success. Young people are challenged to research and make an impact on at least one local and one global issue, and are supported with curricular resources, service campaigns and mentorship programs to help them to become change-makers.
"Every year, more than 200,000 students, from over 10,000 schools around the globe earn their ticket to WE Day through the yearlong WE Schools program, creating positive impact at their schools and in their communities," said
In the 2015/2016 school year, students and teachers from across
A global movement of 2.4 million young people strong, youth involved in the
You can't buy a ticket to WE Day—students from across
About WE Day
WE Day is part of WE—a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. WE Day is the celebration of people coming together and filling stadiums around the globe to experience the greatest classroom in the world for a full day, live event. You can't buy a ticket to WE Day – young people earn their entry by taking action on one local and one global cause. WE Day unites world-renowned speakers, presenters and award-winning performers with thousands of young people and families to celebrate and inspire another year of incredible change. This year alone over 200,000 young people will come together in 15 stadium gatherings across the
WE Day is connected to the yearlong free educational program, WE Schools, which provides curriculum, educational resources and action campaigns to help students develop the leadership skills to succeed academically, in the workplace and as active citizens.
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