Tag: Teen Activism

  • How Youth Climate Activist Jerome Foster II Became the Voice for One Million Young People

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    How Youth Climate Activist Jerome Foster II Became the Voice for One Million Young People

    XQ schools empower students not only to dream of the future, but gives them the tools to make those dreams a reality. Learn more about how Jerome Foster II became the voice for one million young people.

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    Hana Beach Editorial Associate, XQ Institute
  • Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

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    Upbeat Academy: Music Education that Transforms Lives

    All students have the potential to do amazing things. This school gives students the tools they need to unleash creativity through music education and lead them to success.

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  • Teen Activists on Elections, Civic Life, and Grassroots Organizing

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    Teen Activists on Elections, Civic Life, and Grassroots Organizing

    Between the pandemic, presidential election, and economic downturn—2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone. But some high school students have taken matters into their own hands: by hitting the campaign trail.

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  • Meet the Student Activists Leading the Country’s Protests for #BlackLivesMatter

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    Meet the Student Activists Leading the Country’s Protests for #BlackLivesMatter

    The fight for racial equity is being led by teens across the country. These are their stories.

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  • Student Voice: We Have an Opportunity to Re-imagine Our Future

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    Student Voice: We Have an Opportunity to Re-imagine Our Future

    This student activist shares why now is the time to rethink education so that every student succeeds.

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    Alliyah Logan Youth Advocate, Bronx, NY
  • It’s Been One Year Since I Led a Student Gun Protest. Are Things Better Now?

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    It’s Been One Year Since I Led a Student Gun Protest. Are Things Better Now?

    One year ago, Kenia Alonzo organized a walkout at her school. Has anything changed since then?

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    Kenia Alonzo
  • 8 Young Activists You Need to Hear From Today

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    8 Young Activists You Need to Hear From Today

    These 8 young women are changing the world through their activism work. Here’s their advice for young women who want to make an impact.

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    silvia li sam Growth and Marketing at XQ
  • 7 Quotes From March For Our Lives On The Power of Youth Voice

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    7 Quotes From March For Our Lives On The Power of Youth Voice

    The power of student voice matters. Our students shared inspiring messages and their words spoke volumes. Here are some of the most powerful quotes from March For Our Lives.

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    silvia li sam Growth and Marketing at XQ

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