For Students, Lived Experience = Expertise
As I watched the youth researchers deliver their project presentations during the conclusion of the YARI Project held in December 2020, I beamed with excitement, awe, inspiration and pride. After a formidably challenging year, to say the least, the youth researchers forged ahead and persisted to successfully complete their research projects. The final event did… Read More ›
2021 Youth Summit
Students and Educators for Equity (SEE) and Youth Restorative Justice (YRJ) aim to bring together a collective of student voices to highlight the effects of disproportionality on students, while providing best practices to address and dismantle disproportionality. The youth-led summit will elevate student perspectives in an effort to foster inclusive, humanizing and critical learning environments… Read More ›
Resource Round-Up: Teaching Jim Crow South and the Lynching Era
Many educators are trying to advance social justice in the United States, which involves a large learning curve for many White Americans who want to be allies. During COVID-19, it’s hard to travel places and resources to do so may be limited. So, we’ve compiled resources that can help anyone, anywhere, be able to visit and learn from an immersive experience on Jim Crow South. While… Read More ›
Greater Cincinnati Remake Learning Days
Remake Learning Days Across America is an innovative learning festival for families and youth. Taking root in more than 17 regions, these hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers and more. KnowledgeWorks and the Catalytic Fund are excited to be sponsoring Greater Cincinnati Remake… Read More ›
Reflections and Resources for Educators Facilitating Youth-Led Research
After concluding the youth-led research project, YARI, Director of the Youth Development Master’s Program at Rhode Island College, Victoria Restler, sat down to reflect on what educators, mentors and graduate students involved in the project learned from working with youth. What is your biggest takeaway from your involvement and role in the YARI project? I… Read More ›
Your Struggles are Systemic and Valid: Reflections from a Youth Researcher of Color
Humans have an inherent desire for everything we do to mean something – to be bigger than ourselves. In reflecting on my time with the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection (YARI) project, I wanted to accurately depict this project in a somewhat professional manner: write down data and draw up organized charts. But in truth, this has been messy,… Read More ›
Student researches how historically marginalized students can pursue meaningful careers after high school
Everitt Price is part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. He researched the question: How can historically marginalized students pursue meaningful paths and healthy careers after high school?” Meet the Student Researcher Everitt Price (he, him) Family members: Mom, grandma and three sisters Favorite song: Dream On by Aerosmith What would people not know just by looking at you: I can dance. How you… Read More ›
Youth Examine How Their District Can Improve Education for High School ESL/ELL Latinx Students
Angel Feliz and Michellet (Michy) Brand are part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. They researched the question: How can the Providence public schools district improve their education for high school ESL/ELL Latinx students? Meet the Student Researchers Angel Feliz (he, him) Birthplace: Dominican Republic Family… Read More ›
Students Examine How Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds of Teachers and Students Affect Classroom Relationships
Laila Ibrahim and Amy Monroy are youth researchers involved in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection (YARI) project. They researched the question: How do the racial/ethnic backgrounds of teachers and students affect student-teacher relationships within the classroom? https://youtu.be/7Pxu0v6WTS0 Meet the Student Researchers Laila Ibrahim (she, her) Birthplace: Pasadena, CAFamily members: Parents and older sisterCurrent favorite book: A Brief… Read More ›
Students Explore the Advantages and Disadvantages Female Students of Color Face in Schools
Crissanny and Michelle are part of the cohort of youth researchers in the Youth Action Researchers at the Intersection project. They researched the question: What advantages and disadvantages do female students of color face in schools, and how does it affect their learning journeys? Meet the Student Researchers Crisanny Martinez (she, her) Birthplace: Dominican Republic… Read More ›
Youth Researchers Explore How Schools’ Impressions of Students and Disabilities Impact Accessibility
Meet the Student Researchers Adi Gamache (he, him) Family members: mom, dad and two younger brothers Current favorite song: It Will Come Back by Hozier What’s one thing people wouldn’t know just by looking at you: I’ve played over 300 hours of a farming simulator game. How you have coped through the pandemic: Playing a… Read More ›
Resource Round-Up: Talking About the Attack on the Capitol
The following resources are designed to help educators have critical conversations about the attack on the Capitol with their learners, peers and within their communities. Resources to help your students Resources for Talking To Students About the Attack on the Capitol Children need a safe place to express their anxiety or worries and seek answers… Read More ›