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.
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.
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
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.
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.
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.
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.
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.
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
| This ground-breaking program gives thousands of young black professionals an opportunity to intern for elite companies around the world. |
Read about how smart phones and social media impact the social lives of teens.
Read about Aubrie Lee’s experience with activism and her advice for young aspiring activists.
Teenagers reflect on a year of pandemic precautions through their words and artistic representations.
Do you know someone whose story should be heard—and remembered? StoryCorps is a spectacular project in which people just like you, your family, and your friends sit down to chat and record stories from their lives. Visit the site to hear some amazing tales and watch a few videos. When you’ve finished, click the “Record Your Story” link to find out how you, too, can see to it that the stories of your family and friends get heard.
This book excerpt explains why classes shouldn’t avoid discussing politics and provides tips for doing it well.
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.
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?
The star of the 2021 Presidential inauguration was a 22-year-old poet who had already climbed a steep hill.
In response to the educational challenges presented by the pandemic, students are arming themselves with data.
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.
