Research already documents rising levels of emotional and mental health problems among young people and suggests that concern about climate change might be a factor in this negative trend. Youth’s understanding of climate change is reflected in how they feel and perceive their lives.
Project-based learning allows very young students to explore, research, and grow their knowledge. Presenting their work to the community validates their efforts.
Racial stereotypes and myths persist only with our continuous active consent—in the stories we teach and tell, and those we don’t. And the price we pay for this is monumental.
A youth-led town hall to discuss some of the challenges youth are currently facing and discuss possible solutions to alleviate some of these challenges.
This policy memo is centered on student recommendations put forth at the conclusion of a six-week summer institute between the Cuba Independent School District and the University of Colorado Boulder. Students were asked to engage with different research mediums in order to better understand the context of education, its history, and the present equity goals within Cuba, New Mexico. This policy memo aims to be a launching point for future debate and discussion in Cuba ISD, and to provide district and state leaders a succinct summary of recommendations directly from their own student researchers.
The ideas and tools in this guide will help you prepare students to engage in reflective conversations on topics that matter, whether you are in a remote, hybrid, or in-person setting.
Anyone who works, or lives with kids, will have strong opinions on the ways they’re taught. Jal Mehta presents his unexpected findings after leading a nationwide project researching the best ways children learn. Using stunning animations from Lisa Arora and Shawn Wagara, Jal reveals that the answers to learning are hidden in plain sight. Jal Mehta is a Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. More info at https://www.gse.harvard.edu/faculty/jal-mehta
We identify strategic collaborations with university-based researchers, educational research firms, and like-minded non-profits to establish strong partnerships with districts, schools, and teachers. Below are collections of publications resulting from our research, split into three categories: research briefs, white papers, and published articles. You may also browse the publications by tag.
Student voice practices the opportunities students have to participate in and influence the educational decisions that shape their lives and the lives of their peers.
When it comes to measuring student achievement most schools rely on standardized test scores. “Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity Pedagogy and School Transformation,” by Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan offers asset-based strategies for centering students beyond their academic gaps.
What messages do youth voice policies send to students? Are young people viewed primarily as consultants or collaborators? How can you go from merely informing youth of existing policies, to leading together with shared ownership between students and adult staff?View our Student Voice Continuum to see how you can level up student voice in your work -- building engagement and racial equity as you move towards student governance.
Imagine how schools might be different if educators co-crafted their content, policies, procedures, and expectations with the young people they teach. Critical pedagogy centers those who are experiencing a problem as experts on developing a solution — essentially creating a collaboration between those impacted by a problem and those with the power to change the policies perpetuating it. Youth Participatory […]
Project-based learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge.
We invited teenagers to join a moderated discussion about racial equity and justice. Here is a summary of the 2,000-plus thoughtful, passionate comments.
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