Write your story, change history
Source: TED Ed
People don’t need to be old to make history. In this talk, Brad Meltzer encourages young people to change the world by following three simple principles.
Grade 8
| Approaching Adulthood | Should teenagers be treated like adults? |
Students Build Outdoor Classroom to Serve Community and Nature
Source: Georgia Tech
| Imagine taking a science or storytelling class in the middle of a forest, surrounded by trees, birds, and fresh air. In Atlanta, Georgia Tech students teamed up with a local nonprofit to build a real outdoor classroom where the environment and local voices are valued. |
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Journey To Healing, Purpose And Self-Worth
Source: Forbes
| Have you ever felt like you don’t belong or that your success is just luck? That’s imposter syndrome, a form of self-doubt that holds many people back. Learning to overcome it can lead to confidence, purpose, and recognizing your true worth. |
A promising test for pancreatic cancer . . . from a teenager
Source: TED
If someone said you could change the world, would you believe it? If you had an idea that could save countless lives, would anyone listen? Watch this talk by Jack Andraka, a teen who discovered a revolutionary way to detect certain cancers. Discover what he did, how he did it, and what it took to get people to listen.
Psychology says you need to achieve these 3 goals to become an adult
Source: Business Insider
Clark University Professor of Psychology Jeffrey Jensen Arnett has conducted polls to gather information regarding people’s ideas about adulthood. According to his findings, what are the three most important signs that you’ve reached adulthood? Read to find out.
Detroit students want poor school conditions addressed
Source: CT Insider
Young people in the Neighborhood Service Organization’s Youth Initiatives Project are making their voices heard. Find out how their student team work is supporting their teachers.
‘Herd Mentality: Are we programmed to make bad decisions?
Source: (e)Science News
Most people want to be part of the popular crowd, but that desire could lead to bad decisions. Copying what our friends do or buy can result in relying too much on others. Find out why people should rely on their own instincts more than herd mentality.
Students Use the Los Angeles Marathon as a Way to Keep Going
Source: NY Times
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.
Young Activists Want Action as Protesters Rally at COP26
Source: NY Times
Read about how student activists from all over the world gathered at the Climate Change Conference to make their voices heard about the planet and their future on it.
The Power of Introverts
Source: TED Talks
Nobel-Prize winner Albert Einstein was one. Susan Cain presents her ideas about the value of introverts. She argues that though many people today prize being social and outgoing, being contemplative and quiet should also be encouraged and celebrated. Listen to her TED talk or read the transcript.
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
Source: NPR
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Black interns: ‘You just need to give us a chance’
Source: BBC
| This ground-breaking program gives thousands of young black professionals an opportunity to intern for elite companies around the world. |
Teens around the world are lonelier than a decade ago. The reason may be smartphones.
Source: Washington Post
Read about how smart phones and social media impact the social lives of teens.
Disability activist shares biggest tips for young people who want to make a difference
Source: Yahoo
Read about Aubrie Lee’s experience with activism and her advice for young aspiring activists.
Teens on a Year That Changed Everything
Source: The New York Times
Teenagers reflect on a year of pandemic precautions through their words and artistic representations.
Failure Is Your Friend: A New Freakonomics Radio Podcast
Source: Freakonomics
In this podcast, you will hear about how to predict the possibility of failure, how to avoid actually going through the failure, and then what can you do to sidestep it. Listen in to learn how to think ahead before you act.
How Classroom Political Discussions — Controversies, Too — Prepare Students for Needed Civic Participation
Source: KQED
This book excerpt explains why classes shouldn’t avoid discussing politics and provides tips for doing it well.
Navigating the Election Process for Students and First Time Voters
Source: Accredited Schools Online
Voting for the first time is a rite of passage that will make your voice heard at the highest levels. Find out the facts now, so you’ll be ready when the time comes.
Zoom camera option impacts classroom experience
Source: The Miami Student
Students learning remotely have plenty of good reasons to keep their cameras off. Instructors have plenty of good reasons for wanting them on. How much should you share?
How Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Overcame a Speech Impediment and Found Her Voice
Source: GBH
The star of the 2021 Presidential inauguration was a 22-year-old poet who had already climbed a steep hill.
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