Minnesota Fourth Graders Critique Finalists for New State Flag Design

Fourth graders in Minnesota have been given the opportunity to voice their opinions on the state's new flag design finalists. The vice chair of the commission responsible for selecting the new flag visited a fourth-grade class to discuss flag design and gather input from the students. The students had various critiques and preferences for the designs, with one clear favorite emerging. The involvement of young people in the flag selection process highlights the importance of public input and the impact that youth voices can have in government decisions.