We visited JLI Effective Communicator Fellow Alexis Abrams' classroom at Wilsonville High School. Abrams' is implementing our program to engage her students in producing podcasts. We love seeing the amazing work our fellows are doing with their students! 🎉

In episode 4 of How to Have Kids Love Learning, we are joined by Chief Program Officer of Grantmakers for Education and Author Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen. We discuss: ⭐️ Her book, "The Future of Smart" ⭐️ Her career in education ⭐️ Redefining the word "smart" Listen here: rb.gy/0zz7kc

In episode 3 of How to Have Kids Love Learning, we are joined by the Co-Founder of the Creative Engagement Lab, Ross Anderson (Ross Anderson, PhD). We discuss creativity in the classroom and why creative development matters. 💭 Listen here: ow.ly/z6ns50Nwav1 🎧

In episode 6 of our podcast, we are joined by Señor Eder Campuzano 🇲🇽, a statewide K-12 reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune. We discuss his journalism career and the ways journalism can help students unpack complex issues in the classroom. Listen here: ow.ly/oOK950Nz9bT

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating youth voices and empowering the next generation of communicators and leaders! You're invited to our 3rd annual Student Voice Awards Dinner and Auction on April 21st. Don't miss out! ow.ly/MAmJ50NF8ci

It's raffle time! We're giving away a $500 Amazon gift card, a $250 Fred Meyer gift card, and a $250 Apple gift card! Raffle tickets cost just $20 each, and you can purchase them online starting today until April 20th at 5 pm. Don't miss your chance! Visit sva2023.ggo.bid

Shoutout to our amazing event sponsors of the 2023 Student Voice Awards! Your support made this event possible, and we are grateful for your contributions. Thank you for believing in our cause and joining us in our efforts to inspire the next generation of leaders! ❤️

The 2023 Student Voice Awards is happening NOW! If you aren't able to attend our in-person event, you're in luck! You can watch the SVA's from the comfort of your own home. Visit yourlivestream.net/jli to watch! Livestream begins at 6:30pm PST! 🥳

Tune in to episode 8 of our podcast featuring Educator and Professional Development Specialist Augusta Mann. Mann shares her experience with culturally centered teaching and how it can benefit both teachers and students. Listen here: ow.ly/QrcJ50NQC0f 🎧

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Student Voice Awards! We loved celebrating the incredible work of student journalists and educators. We're grateful to have had such an engaged and enthusiastic audience. Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us! 📷: @marinstu1

Congratulations to Paige, Andie and Hayley from Lighthouse Middle School for winning the Social Impact award at the JLI 2023 SVA's for their article "Vaping is affecting teens at a higher rate than in the past." We're so proud of you! Check out the link below to learn more⬇️

We extend our warmest congratulations to all the amazing students and mentors who received awards at the 2023 Student Voice Awards. Your hard work and commitment are a testament to the incredible potential of youth. We're so proud of each and every one of you! 🎉

In episode 10 of our podcast, we chat with former New York Times Learning Network editor Katherine Schulten (Katherine Schulten) about the challenges young people have faced during the pandemic and how they are adapting to a changing world. Listen here: ow.ly/m9Qh50OmQk3 🎧

Tune in to episode 11 of the How to Have Kids Love Learning podcast featuring special guest William Kist (williamkist). We explore teaching students boundaries, embracing the smartphone, AI in the classroom, and much more! Listen here: rb.gy/kjw51 🎧

Join us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation about rethinking school discipline with Rhonda Nese, an assistant professor at University of Oregon College of Education. We explore implicit bias, alternatives to suspension, how parents can advocate, and more. Listen here: ow.ly/1Mg550OHVnT 🎧

The latest episode of the How to Have Kids Love Learning podcast features twin sisters and Educators Leah and Rena Dunbar. We discuss developing ethnic studies in Oregon, community building around arts and words, and much more. Listen here: ow.ly/KmEM50OXfRP

Our Effective Communicators program has made waves in alternative school settings. At Ridgeline Montessori, seventh and eighth-grade students tackled crucial topics like homelessness, antisemitism, racism, and gender inequality. Watch the full video here: vimeo.com/user37093965

Our team is in Houston, Texas for the National Urban League's Youth Leadership Summit where they'll be facilitating a week-long journalism bootcamp. #ThisIsJLI

Discover how teachers and students can navigate the AI landscape, embracing its advantages and addressing its challenges. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about making the most of AI in the classroom: ow.ly/U6Nq50PyTt0

I just published In a political landscape too often characterized by discord and vitriol, the next generation of… link.medium.com/neu1dLxpzJb UO Journalism & Comm University of Oregon Rock the Vote #youthvote