Ideas in Action

Wayfinders: Meeting Young People Where They Are

Back to school feels both familiar and unfamiliar this year. We all recognize the energy young people bring to a new school year, excited to be…

October 6, 2021

Centering Youth Voices: Student Ambassador Fellowship Case Study

At a Glance Young people are frequently underestimated by the education system, policy makers, and society at large. Their opinions are often ignored and sidelined.

September 30, 2021

Wayfinders: Building Pathways During a Time of Re-Opening

Throughout the high school and postsecondary education experience, young people are considering and making important decisions about their futures. Recent Equitable Futures…

July 29, 2021

Centering Youth Voices: BMore Me Case Study

At a Glance In 2019, Baltimore City Public Schools piloted an ambitious new social studies curriculum, BMore Me. Developed for grades 6-11, the…

July 13, 2021

Wayfinders: Building a New Normal for Young People

An academic year like no other has ended. As attention turns to what lies ahead, especially for young people exploring different educational and…

June 16, 2021

Centering Youth Voices: Power On! Case Study

At a Glance Power On!: A Graphic Novel of Digital Empowerment, scheduled for release in 2022 by MIT Press, tells…

May 17, 2021

Wayfinders: Lighting the Pathways Ahead

With increased vaccine access for young people, the end of the pandemic may be in sight — but ongoing horrific events of violence…

April 15, 2021

Wayfinders: College, Career & COVID

The pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives and plans for the future. This is especially true for young people who find themselves…

March 2, 2021

Wayfinders: Optimism Will Lead the Way

Last year was a year like no other.  As we continue to navigate the pandemic in 2021, we must consider the possible long-term…

January 28, 2021

Allan Golston: Young people are feeling less certain about their future.

Young people are feeling less certain about their futures. We need to answer their call. One of the most enduring myths about…

September 24, 2020