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The YES! National Student Writing Competition

Students read and respond to a YES! article. Check out the winning essays from recent contests.

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Winter 2017: “Your Sacred Place” Literary Gems

We received many outstanding essays for the Winter 2017 Writing Competition. Though not every participant can win the contest, we’d like to share some excerpts that caught our eye.

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LaDonna Brave Bull Allard’s Response to “Your Sacred Place” Essay Winners

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard responds to the winners of our Winter 2017 National Student Writing Competition.

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Teacher Stories

How an Ethnic Studies Class Took to the Streets and the Internet to Support Standing Rock

When students in Carah Reed’s Ethnic Studies class realized that the mass media wasn’t sharing the truth about Standing Rock, they dug deeper to learn more. These inner-city high schoolers shared their

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Teaching Social Justice

“Resistance 101” Lesson: Unsung Heroes and Activists

Young people across the country are pouring into the streets to protest for social justice. But to create real change, students need to know what comes next. “Resistance 101” introduces students to

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Visual Learning Lessons

Visual Learning: Keep It Light

This visual learning lesson will get your students thinking about solar power and unbelievable inventions.

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Random Acts of Kindness

Like any skill, kindness takes practice. Teach kindness and other social-emotional skills with these outstanding free resources, including an educators guide, from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.

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