What issues do these first-time voters care about?
Turning 18 years old is a major milestone for entering adulthood– including voting for the first time. These first-time voters told Student Reporting Labs… Read More
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Oakland Unified School District moves forward with school closure plan amid protests
The Oakland Unified School District voted to reaffirm the decision to close or merge 11 schools by 2024 at the June school board meeting. Read More
These teens are reviving the art of editorial cartoons
From COVID to school shootings to the war in Ukraine, teen artists at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland are reviving the art… Read More
Painting helps this artist with autism “Speak Up”
Amari Taylor is on the autism spectrum and sometimes has trouble speaking, but through making and even selling his art, he’s able to express… Read More
Teen uses art to fight body shaming
Annie Knotts uses her art to celebrate women’s natural beauty and eliminate body shame around things like stretch marks and body hair. This story… Read More
Portraits help shelter dogs find new homes
Students at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, Texas create portraits of local shelter dogs as a way to encourage adoption. This story… Read More
Milwaukee youth theater productions reflect diverse community
First Stage offers the nation’s largest theater training program for young people and the opportunity for young thespians to share the stage with professional… Read More
Milwaukee art and design professor draws support for immigration rights
University of Wisconsin Art and Design professor Nicholas Lampert volunteers as a liaison between community artists and social justice movements for one of the… Read More
Kids in foster care become cowboys at this camp
Young people in Arizona’s foster care system step out of their comfort zones, form deep friendship bonds, and have an experience that will stay… Read More
How one educator teaches about climate change by cultivating gardens
Shirley Tautolo, known to her students as Ms. T, teaches about climate change in her horticulture classes at the Frederick V. Pankow Center in… Read More