National Alliance combats the stigma of mental illness
Students from Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia interview various individuals involved with the National Alliance for Mental Illness about their activities in… Read More
Student activists rally for Clean Air in Salt Lake City
Students from Judge Memorial High in Utah advocate for new Clean Air legislation in a variety of ways, ranging from a “die-in” to… Read More
School implements mindfulness initiative to boost student mood and focus
Legacy Charter High School in Greenville, South Carolina has instituted a new Mindful Moments program, designed to give students time to think and… Read More
Miami teen creates Victory 4 Kids Foundation to bring joy to chronically ill children
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy student Victoria Milian created Victory 4 Kids after her grandfather passed from a long battle with cancer. The organization,… Read More
Student leaders in Austin, Texas push for compost initiatives to encourage sustainable waste management
Students at Stephan F. Austin High School have lead a campaign for the school to implement a three bin compost system to develop more efficient… Read More
Austin youth creates a food pantry service for homeless community members
Nine year old Jasiah Brown founded a food pantry service to help the homeless in his community of Austin, Texas. Over time this program has… Read More
This student-run program prepares teens for healthy relationships
The Teen Ambassadors of Hope program in Austin,Texas trains students to educate others on the challenges of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other forms of… Read More
Students find community in Gay Straight Alliance club
Students at Black River Falls High School founded a GSA club to strengthen the community at their school. Advisor Bradley Lobenstein paints a picture… Read More
Student club affects the campus and community climate by promoting sustainability measures
Students from Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California are working towards environmental sustainability, organizing community trash pickups and trying to shift the… Read More
Maritime arts provide Philly youth with a new lease on life
The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory teaches urban youth about boat building, but it also engages them in practices that teach them communication skills, empathy, teamwork,… Read More