Michelle Wu

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/michelle-wu

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Michelle Wu born?January 14, 1985
2. Where was Michelle Wu born?United States
3. What is the political affiliation?Democratic Party
4. Who is Michelle Wu?Michelle Wu is the mayor of Boston. She is the city’s first woman and first person of color to hold the office.
5. How old was Michelle Wu when she became mayor?She was 36 years old. That made her the youngest mayor in almost a hundred years.

Municipal Governance: The administration and management of the affairs of a city or town.
Environmental Justice: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Public Investment: The allocation of funds by a government entity into projects or companies for public benefit or economic development.
Urban Policy: The set of principles and actions guiding the development and management of cities.