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UNESCO Youth Forum
Two youthU.S. representatives at the 7th Annual UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris in October look back and reflect on their valuable experience at this global event for ...
The White House
Who better to blaze innovative trails in communities than students with their fingers on the cultural, technological and social pulse? So Prez Obama came up with the ...
Monique Coleman
Latin for "mode of operation." It's the way you do things, how you work. Can it make the world a better place?  Youth Service America (YSA) is ...
Opportunity Nation
SparkAction's Tara James attended the Opportunity Nation Summit in New York, and she kept us posted via live blogging as the event went on. Here are her responses ...
THINK ALIVE
November 2, 2011 The Story of Think Alive
How a college freshman living with (but not defined by) cerebral palsy became a philanthropist to other youth with disabilities around the country. The story of the ...
Andrew Hanna
One of the two U.S. representative at this week's UNESCO Youth Forum reflects on the faith in the public for young people to make a difference in their service ...
counterpoints
Is it time for Occupy to claim a central message and issue specific demands? Two opposing arguments; your turn to weigh in.
Catching up with a New Orleans high school student and a powerful nonprofit that are proving that students can play a major role in transforming the way public ...
David D. Burstein
Generation 18 Founder and Executive Director David D. Burstein argues that Millennials' propensity for collaboration can and will change the world - and the ...
Jac Vanek x Pete Wentz A Thin Line bracelets.
MTV and Pete Wentz take a stand against digital abuse - sexting, constant messaging, spying, digital disrespect and cruelty. Check out the new A Thin Line campaign ...
Steve Jobs
As the world grieves the loss of Apple co-founder and innovation genius Steve Jobs this week, SparkAction's resident GenYer Alison took a moment to listen to his ...
Alex Wirth
Youth leader Alex Wirth reflects on his experience planning and attending a State Department panel for young people driving change.
There's a lot moving in federal education policy. First Focus' VP for Education Policy looks at what's happening and what needs to happen to make sure ...
Towson University student Rachel tells how she got active on her campus, and how it changed her college experience for the better.