TEEN TALK TOUR with T. Rice & Friends
YOUR VOICE TODAY. OUR FUTURE TOMORROW.
Dear Teens:
Got something on your mind? We want to hear it.
Do you ever feel like adults make decisions about teens without talking with teens?
This is your opportunity to change that.
Join other teens for a real conversation about what matters most to you:
- 💬 Mental health & stress
- 🏫 School experiences
- 🤝 Friendships & relationships
- 🛡️ Safety in your community
- 📱 Social media
- 💼 Jobs & your future
- 🎨 Activities, sports & the arts
- ❤️ Family life
- 🌎 Anything that's important to YOU!
No speeches. No lectures. Just real conversations.
Meet with community leaders, educators, and other decision-makers who are there to listen first and learn from your experiences.
Your ideas can help shape programs, services, and opportunities that support teens and families across our community.
Come as you are. Speak your truth. Be heard.
Your story matters.
Your ideas matter.
Your future matters.
Teen Talk Tour with T. Rice & Friends
Because the best solutions begin by listening to the people who live them.
Bring a friend. Bring your voice. Help build a stronger tomorrow.
Have a positive and productive day!℠
T. Rice
Register to Talk
Join us and discover how your voice matters.
Teen Talk Listening Tour
Vision
To create a statewide movement that empowers teens to influence the future of North Carolina by providing safe spaces where young people are heard, valued, and connected to resources that strengthen student and family well-being.
The Teen Talk Listening Tour will gather the voices of youth, families, educators, government leaders, businesses, healthcare providers, and faith communities to identify challenges, celebrate successes, and co-create solutions rooted in the I'm Well Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Purpose
The Teen Talk Listening Tour is designed to:
- Listen to youth before making decisions about youth.
- Build stronger relationships between young people and local government.
- Increase youth voice in policy and community planning.
- Identify barriers affecting wellness, education, and opportunity.
- Develop city-specific and statewide recommendations.
- Strengthen partnerships that improve student and family well-being.
Tour Theme
Your Voice Today. Our Future Tomorrow.
Tagline
Listening. Learning. Leading Together.
What to Expect
FOR TEENS (13 to 19) & For ADULTS of TEENS Participating (PANELIST do not attend.)
2- Session Types: POP-UPS & TOURS
POP-UPS are for teen planning to engage with elected officials and leadership decision makers.
TOURS are for teens to engage with elected officials and leadership decision makers on a panel discussion where students share how they feel on a topic and panelist listen and engage when necessary.
Key Dates:
- TEEN & ADULTS are in separate spaces during planning and tour date. Each are planning for their own tour date to empower student and family for community engagement success.
- Planning Dates: 2026 Sept. 3rd, & Oct. 1st, & 2027 Feb. 4th, Mar. 4th, & Apr. 8th
- Planning Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
- Planning Address: Ashley Park in Brier Creek 10300 Pine Lakes Court Raleigh, NC 27617
- Tour Date: 2026 Aug. 27th, Sep. 10th, & Oct. 8th & 2027 Feb. 11th, Mar. 11th, & Apr. 8th
- Tour Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Tour Address: Venues Across Wake County
You will receive a venue confirmation before tour date.
Toshiba Rice Wake County Board of Education Member
6520 Andron Drive #202 Raleigh, NC 27616
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