Blog posts have become one of the more popular methods for spreading awareness and starting important discussions. Younger generations have found great opportunities to be heard in using blog posts to create unique and important platforms. However, some find the simplicity that blog post writing …
Read MoreYouth Podcast Starter Kit Giveaway
Have you always wanted to launch a podcast but don’t have the tools or skills to get your idea off the ground? Are you between the ages of 13 and 24? Then you’ve come to the right place! In order to amplify youth stories and …
Read MoreHow Authentic Living Changed My Life
Living authentically is all about being true to who we are in all the situations that life throws at us. This practice can be vital to personal well-being. This youth-submitted essay is about the author’s personal journey with living authentically. By Hailey Rodgers “Be fearlessly …
Read MoreThe Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase
The Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase Several weeks ago, we challenged youth to create art during this time of isolation. The theme of the challenge was hope. Young people from all over the world used the power of hope in spreading their message and …
Read MoreA Culture of Conversation
We believe in the power of conversation and stories. They have the power to shift perspectives and help us see issues from another person point of view. This post comes from Cyrus Rad who has worked extensively to bring people together for the purpose of …
Read MoreLeadership – The Act of Leading Others (And Yourself)
By Solteria Ross I’m Solteria, a rising junior in aerospace engineering, and I want to tell my story about leadership: how I discovered a passion for it, how it has affected me, and how I realized it is much bigger than what it typically seems. …
Read More5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History
5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History Young people are the change-makers. We’ve always been at the front of new movements and to this day we’re still leading the charge! But why do we barely learn about the contributions of youth throughout history? …
Read Morewhy do all my favorite things break? Youth Poetry Spotlight
This poem by Thomas Jackson puts to words his dreams conflicting with reality and the anxiety caused by that conflict making the situation more difficult to fix. Thomas uses writing as a form of self-discovery and as a way to describe the pressing emotions that …
Read MorePodcasting for Peace: Fight or Flight?
Written by: Michael Kokozos, PhD The concept of fight-or-flight, defined as the physiological response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, captures my students’ assessment of the recurring thematic response to global political phenomena. We FLEE, escaping dangerous or potentially dangerous situations. …
Read MoreThe Power of Youth & Adult Partnerships
As educators, we’re often told our work makes a difference but seldom are we given the opportunity to see the long-term impact on students’ lives. Small gestures of support, words of encouragement, validation — actions, which at the time may seem trivial — can leave …
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