Youth Media Challenge Showcase
Middle and high school students are making their voices heard by engaging deeply with the challenges facing our society.
Discover powerful youth voices – and share them with your community.
Middle and high school students are making their voices heard by engaging deeply with the challenges facing our society.
Discover powerful youth voices – and share them with your community.
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Each year My Digital TAT2 selects a diverse group of high school students to participate in a summer internship program. Interns take a deep dive into current online related topics, researching their own interests and presenting it to their peers. Their voices inform us on the constantly changing state of their online world, keeping us up to date on what is relevant and relatable. Enjoy these student voices and explore more student voices by visiting the Youth Media Showcase\n\n\n\n [ad fullwidth] \n",
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"innerHTML": "\n 826 Valencia’s Middle School Leadership Program empowers students in grades 6-8 through writing projects, collaborative activities, field trips, and public speaking opportunities.\n\n\n\n [ad fullwidth] \n",
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Middle School Leaders at 826 Valencia\n\n\n\n
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This year, we responded to what was real and present. From the global scale to the very local scale (including eulogizing a rat trapped in the walls of 826 Valencia), students used writing and media to process reality, grow as leaders, and build individual and collective power. This selection of eight works by middle school students highlights their thoughtfulness and unique perspectives.\n\n\n\n
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