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Start a Student Action Project

Teachers all over the US are using our platform to facilitate student action projects so students can apply their knowledge to solve big, real issues in their community.

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Student Action Projects

Hands-on learning that inspires real action.

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The Design for Change Methodology

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FEEL

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IMAGINE

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DO

Gather Inspiration
Build Empathy
Analyze the Issue
Frame the Question
Brainstorm Ideas
Select An Idea
Develop a Plan
Get Feedback
Implement the Plan
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SHARE

Reflect
Raise Awareness
Inspire Action

Help Your Students Kickstart Their Student Action Project

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Select a theme, which revolves around a particular social topic or issue, or create your own custom project

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Add and invite students to their student canvas to complete activities together

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Facilitate activities and track student progress 

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What do educators think of our program?
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I also wanted to say thank you all for this content. This speaks to me like nothing else I’ve encountered. I use the SDGs for projects and your program has been a gem in this rough time of distance teaching.

Ronald Nober

8th Gr. Teacher

Southampton, NJ

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Interested in a school or district deployment?

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Manage multiple projects across different sites / schools

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Invite students and track progress of projects

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Customize learning paths, resources, and activities

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Get expert assistance from Design for Change staff

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Real Project Stories
Previous Years' Winners

2018 Ambassador Team

"SUDS4SOCIETY"

By The Bellaire School (P.S. 135Q)

Queens, New York, NY

2017 Ambassador Team

"H.O.P.E : Have Only Positive Expectations"

By Washington Elementary

Sandpoint, ID

2016 Ambassador Team

"Supporting Refugees in Our Community"

By Exploris School

Raleigh, NC

2015 Ambassador Team

"Starfish Program"

By John Winthrop School (City Year)

Dorchester, MA

2014 Ambassador Team

"Trap Houses"

By Charles Rice Learning Center (ACU)

Dallas, TX

2013 Ambassador Team

"Crazy Horse School"

By The Crazy Horse School (TFA)

Pine Ridge, SD

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