Veronica Keenan

  • Kids In Charge: Protest!

      With signs in their hands and a firm grip on the shoulders of their peers, a long line of kindergartners traveled up the central staircase, burst onto the second floor hallway and sat themselves squarely in front of the bank, Crawfish Bayou Savings and Learn Bank. Mung, the manager of these young citizens, had…

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  • Kids In Charge: Seeds of Hope

    “I have some… news to share,” Mrs. Williams said, clearing her throat and wiping a tear from her eye. She wasn’t quite sure how to give this news, but she felt the students of Chocachatti deserved to know exactly what was going on. The room went silent as Mrs. Williams was trying to collect her…

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  • Kids In Charge: Taking a Chance

    “I’m not hiring him,” Zoe said firmly, crossing her arms. “Why not?” Mrs. Barnes asked. “Well, for one, he’s been to the Principal’s office, like, a million times this year. Or so I’ve heard.” “Yeah, he seems like trouble,” Manny interjected in agreement. “And the last thing we need at Global S.T.E.M. is trouble!” Manny…

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  • Kids In Charge: Hire Me

    “It’s happening. I’m opening a movie theater!” Ben exclaimed, ecstatic that his business plan had finally been approved. His friends were almost as excited as he was, rattling off well wishes and ideas for his new business. “Whoa, so cool!” “I can’t wait to come to a movie!” “You can partner with us at the…

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  • Kids In Charge: Jobs For The Taking

    The ballots were counted. It was a tight race, but there was officially a new mayor at Dalton Intermediate School. Abby sat nervously in the library, awaiting the results. “Congratulations!” her friend Hunter bounded in the door with the good news. “Wait, what?” she said in disbelief. “I won?” “Now the real fun begins,” Mrs. Dee…

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  • Kids In Charge: Crafty Cooks In Charge

    By the teachers of Chocachatti: Ja’Oni K., Michaela S., Brianna A., Kaylee C., Chloe N., Kylee P., and Mia D. Chocachatti students at Crafty Cooks run the show!   From the moment they walk in, they get their supplies, check their work station, listen for their student secretary to take attendance and discuss the menu…

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  • Kids In Charge: Planting a Promise

    “Can you believe school’s over in two weeks?” Mikayla’s friend Mario asked. Mikayla nodded. Of course, she knew this. Or did she? Suddenly, her eyes widened. She’d been so busy helping to plan and oversee end-of-the-year activities for Micro, she hadn’t really had a chance to stop and think about the end of the year itself! “What’s…

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  • Kids In Charge: A Flash of Success

    “We need more customers,” Luis lamented, leaning his chin on his hand. “Why doesn’t anyone want to come and dance?” The Exercise Studio was slower than usual that week, and as the new manager, Luis was nervous it would reflect poorly on his own performance. “We need to do something to get everyone’s attention,” his…

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  • Kids In Charge: A Flash Success

    “We need more customers,” Luis lamented, leaning his chin on his hand. “Why doesn’t anyone want to come and dance?” The Exercise Studio was slower than usual that week, and as the new manager, Luis was nervous it would reflect poorly on his own performance. “We need to do something to get everyone’s attention,” his…

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