Student Action
More Student Projects
Crime and SafetySafety at College of the SequoiasBrittney S., Corina F., and Aubrey L., University Preparatory High School, Visalia CA |
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Rape Kit BacklogThere are 400,000 untested rape kits in the United States. Students from Los Angeles want to change that. Los Angeles School of Global Studies, Los Angeles, CA |
Text and Die PSACitrus Ridge Middle School, Davenport, FL |
Gun ControlStudents advocate for adoption of universal background checks for all gun purchases as a way of preventing mass-shooting incidents. |
Gang ViolenceCheck out the site Brianna, Jordan, Beatrice, and Steven have created to address the problem of gang violence in the Parkway Gardens apartments in Chicago. Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Chicago, IL. |
Cyber BullyingMaryland students Katie, Lizzie, Jenny, and Kayla saw that bullying was a big problem in their school. Watch their videos to see how they persuaded public officials to take action on this issue. Athlon High School, Columbia, MD |
Domestic Violence in American Sports
Los Angeles School of Global Studies, Los Angeles, CA |
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STEM Education FundingThe student created a website highlighting all her civic actions in hopes for the passage of H.R.4366 (STEM) which would increase funding in educational in addition to potentially improving math and science skills in students. She wrote a letter to Representative Elijah Cumming, submitted her article to Teen Ink and made a video compilation of the information she gathered. Everything is on the website. Athlon High School, Columbia, MD |
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Equal Restroom InitiativeJanelle from Bell Gardens, California, looks into gender equity in the use of campus bathrooms and locker rooms. Watch her video to see her civic actions to raise awareness and to recommend a new district-wide equal-access policy for all students. Bell Gardens High School, Bell Gardens, CA |
Water Fountains |
HealthHealth Education Requirement |
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Suicide Prevention PSA |
Mental Health
San Rafael High School, San Rafael, CA |
ImmigrationThe Dream ActImmigrants but Still Humans by Nancy G, Deyse A, Vanesa DS, and Leticia J, Santee Education Complex, CA |
Social JusticeNatalie, Haslett High School, Haslett, MI (View Slide Presentation | View Fox47News Coverage) |
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Gentrification and Rent ControlLos Angeles School of Global Studies, Los Angeles, CA |
Inglewood GentrificationLos Angeles School of Global Studies, Los Angeles, CA |
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What is homelessness really like?Los Angeles School of Global Studies, Los Angeles, CA |
Middle School Examples
SCHOOL SAFETYWolf Lake Middle School |
Project: Bullying and Violence on Campus Presentation: School Safety: It's a Real Consern! |
SCHOOL BUS SAFETYMeadow Woods Middle School |
Project: School Bus Safety Presentation: |
MENTAL HEALTHHunter's Creek Middle School |
Project: Mental Health Awareness Presentation: Don’t be Depressed, There’s OCPS! |
FOOD WASTESouth Creek Middle School |
Project: School Food Waste Presentation: Less Waste = Less Hunger |
SCHOOL GUN VIOLENCERobinswood Middle School |
Project: After School Zone Presentation: |