Here’s What Oklahoma Teens Are Doing During The Teachers’ Strike
Hint: They’re not just watching Netflix.
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How Reyna Got Woke: An East Oakland Teen’s Story
“It’s nice to see that you’re not the only crazy high schooler that wants to make a revolution.”
Students Go From School Shooting Survivors To Furious Activists
The survivors of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida have a message for lawmakers: we don’t want thoughts and prayers. We want gun control.
7 Reactions To The Las Vegas Shooting Besides “Thoughts And Prayers”
For many young people, thoughts and prayers may not seem like enough. So what other options are there for people who want to DO SOMETHING?
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UNTOLD: Social Justice At Any Age
This story is part of Lit Mag: The UNTOLD Issue. San Leandro High, home of The Pirates, has three distinct academies.…
What Does Being Politically Active Mean to You?
Do teens today identify with political parties, or are they redefining political action? What does being politically active mean to you? #DoNowPolitics
Ethan Zuckerman On Civic Engagement
It’s easy to find alarming evidence that we’ve lost our way when it comes to civics in the US. But longtime global activist and MIT prof Ethan Zuckerman says there’s a lot to get excited about too, if we’re willing to think in new ways about what it even means to be civically engaged in the digital age.