How do we get students ready to become engaged citizens? Help them develop critical thinking skills about topics that affect their lives right now. In these Above the Noise videos, host Myles Bess unpacks the facts about school policies, explores the many sides of the issues, and encourages students to make up their own minds. Each episode comes with a lesson plan, a student viewing guide, and additional resources to support rich, respectful classroom discussions.
- Should Schools Monitor Students Online?
- School Dress Codes: When Do They Go Too Far?
- How Should Schools Approach Sexual Health Education?
- Affirmative Action: Should Race Be a Factor in College Admissions?
- Should Cops be in Schools?
- Should Trans Girls Be Allowed to Play Girls’ Sports?
- #MeToo Activism In High Schools
Bring Your Students into the Conversation
Are these issues resonating with your students? Empower them to share their opinion with The Call for Change Youth Media Challenge. By researching, analyzing, and sharing their perspectives, students develop critical media literacy and storytelling skills through creating media projects–and practice civic engagement. Use this opportunity to hear your students’ voices and share with an authentic audience.