, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Emotional Health, Fall 2019, Life Skills & Fitness, Mental Health, Protest, Showcase, 4
(Or why child protests ain’t really the best) The fact that children are protesting is not a problem, per...
, , , American Creed, Fall 2019, Poetry, Showcase, 1
You can find peace anywhere at any time. Just close your eyes and think of a place You want...
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Joseph Thornton 5/9/19 To Be An Upstander My upstander project was focussed around the topic of ocean pollution. My...
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I am the daughter of two immigrants. Before my parents decided to make the 8,500-mile journey across the world,...
4/22/19 Daniel Rodriguez, Diego Casillas, Joseph Thornton Dearest Nestle brand: We are writing to you today because you have...
, , , Fall 2018, Health Care, Showcase, 1
Euthanasia and assisted suicide is a practice that has been minimally used due to moral controversy. Those against...
, , , Drugs, Showcase, Spring 2018, 6
Dear leaders of America , I am a 16 year old girl living in Austin, Texas. My family...
The MeToo movement sparked my interest because of how it is revolutionizing the way we talk about sexual violence...
, , , Call to Action, Crime, Emotional Health, Love, Mental Health, Rape Culture, Refugees, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2018, Violence, What do I stand for?, Women, 3
I decided to make an informative video about sex trafficking because I felt that the issue needed to...
, , , Argument, Bullying, Community, LGBTQ+ Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
The issue I am passionate about is LGBTQ rights and discrimination. I’m very...
, , , Community, Education, Guns, History, Justice and Inequality, Politics, Protest, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
On March 14, 2018, students all across the country walked out of their schools at 10:00 AM in order...
, , , Memoir, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4
“Your sister had a baby” were the first words that came out of my dad’s mouth Silence. I didn’t...
, , , American Dream, Biases, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Drugs, Emotional Health, Fall 2017, Family, Goals, Guns, Happiness, Health Care, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
In my reserch, many things about mental health have become increasingly obvious. It is a far more prevalent problem...
Since 1619 all the way to the end of the Civil War in 1865, chattel slavery prospered. Merrit Kennedy,...
The internet is changing our brains. It’s a system of distraction. We get the rewards of having unlimited information...
When America was founded, there were some very specific things that the founders wanted. Power for the people, freedom...
As it gets colder in Salt Lake City the homeless will begin to face a crisis unlike any other....
Dear Mr/Mrs President, On average, one of every five adults in the United States and one of every five...
, , , Argument, Goals, Point of View, Police, Protest, Raise Your Voice, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, This I Believe, What do I stand for?, 0
In an article by PROCON.org about the players who took a knee during the National Anthem, stated that the...
Dear Leaders of America, Hi, I am a 5th year senior at Michigan State University. I have learned quite...
Some things that I can do to make the world a better place is by going on volunteer trips....
This infographic was made in collaboration with Quan Nguyen.
, , , Scratch, Showcase, Spring 2017, Stories, 0
Introduction I had chosen to write an alternate ending for the story, “The Golden Touch”. In the original version, King...
, , , Raise Your Voice, Social Media, What do I stand for?, 7
While many people have spoken about the issues of social media they continue using it recklessly and making...
, , , Call to Action, Justice and Inequality, Point of View, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, Women, 3
The safety pin is a movement that I wish was talked about more now that Trump is president. I...
When Audre Lorde became diagnosed with cancer it prompted her to start thinking about silence which is discussed in...
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Wake up in the morning and smile. Smile when you are pained. Smile when you are sad. When you...
, , , Art, Call to Action, Debt, Fall 2016, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Point of View, Privacy, Scratch, Stories, 0
This story talks about how two siblings (brother and sister) that live in poverty. One day three old women...
, , , Animal Rights, Art, Fall 2016, Friendship, Scratch, Showcase, Stories, 0
Original Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD40W_z33adwxX3gIlBVtlfgu9VW-a0-2A8Eqeuy15c/edit?usp=sharing Took about 2 days to do. Sorry it’s too short. Here are some storyboards to show how...
, , , Health Care, Showcase, 4
Bright pink backpack and stuffed unicorn in hand, I stepped onto an airplane for the...
, , , Black Lives Matter, Crime, Guns, Justice and Inequality, Race Relations, Rights, Terrorism, 7
There are many problems facing America today, and many threaten the lives of citizens. I believe that one of...
I was curious about the future effects of global warming and sea level rising. I found this article “Global...
TTT http://edtechtalk.com/ttt turns the hangout over to youth on Wed June 29 at 9pmET/6pm PT Youth Voices LIVE! will...
, , , 2nextprez, Education, Immigration, Minimum Wage, Summer 2016, 0
Dear President, You have been chosen by the citizens of America for you to represent us, as a nation....
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Dear president, Ever since I was little I noticed the struggle my parents were going through even when...
, , , 2nextprez, Homelessness, Justice and Inequality, Showcase, Summer 2016, 0
Dear President, There is a story of a young man named Chris McCandless. He was a well-educated student...
Youth from across the country, including a group who are currently visiting the border, will be talking about immigration....
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