Real-world topics that learners care about—no matter what subject you are learning. The Call for Change commentary project gives students a way to connect the dots between the topics they are learning in class and impacts on themselves, their community or the world. They can dive deep into an issue then share their evidence-based ideas about how to improve it.
Invent your own prompt or try one of these that span subjects from Economics to the Arts, Technology to Social Studies (and get inspired by the linked student examples):
Should companies be responsible for the environmental costs of manufacturing their products? Video: The Environmental Impact of Nike
Should musicians put their work on Spotify? Audio: Streaming Services Are Hurting the Music Industry
Should social media be regulated to prevent health issues? Image: Hooked on Social Media
Should AI be allowed in schools? Audio: The Future of AI
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Use the step-by-step teacher toolkit, which will guide you from introduction to publication.
Share this sample letter with parents to let them know how this curriculum-aligned, non-partisan project gives students a way to connect learning to life and practice civil and respectful dialog.