Student Voices
Chalkbeat and The New York Times heard from hundreds of young, first-time voters on the issues most driving their choice for president. Here’s what we learned.
Responses to the Chalkbeat and Headway Election Challenge paint a picture of teenagers navigating a highly charged political moment.
We’ve heard from teachers around the country about how they’re teaching the 2024 election. Here’s what students in three New York City classrooms are learning.
Outdated zone lines aren't equitable and are limiting the school’s enrollment and course offerings, students say.
Students presented their ideas for dealing with the teen mental health crisis, bias toward immigrants, and rats at a youth version of the famous Aspen Ideas Festival.
Nearly two-thirds of American teenagers use TikTok regularly. We want to hear students’ opinions about efforts to ban TikTok.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election will dominate conversations. Chalkbeat and The New York Times want to hear from high school students about how this moment feels inside your classrooms.
Educators who have led conversations with students on the crisis say they have almost always yielded meaningful moments for students and staff alike.
YAASPA is holding school board candidate workshops in Aurora, Denver, and Cherry Creek this year.
About 350 teens and young adults gathered at Harold Washington Library to discuss mental health, affordable housing, the environment, and more.
Though she cannot vote on board matters, Shaw will represent students at the board’s monthly meetings through next school year. She is a rising junior at Kenwood Academy High School in Hyde Park. Along with student council experience, Shaw hopes to bring her skills from debate.
Writers from youth group Local Circles who surveyed their peers share some sobering stories and messages of hope.
Perriel Pace talks about her mission and how she used her voice on the district school board
Teachers and students talk about their educational comebacks after the COVID-19 pandemic at an event hosted by Chalkbeat Tennessee, New Memphis, Spillit, and the Daily Memphian.
Video from a meeting between students and district staff reveals tensions in the dispute over the podcast trademark, which is now the subject of a lawsuit.
Chalkbeat asked readers to nominate real-life versions of “Mrs. Howard” from Abbott Elementary.
Four Black students allege that Denver Public Schools unlawfully tried to trademark the name of their Know Justice, Know Peace podcast.
Recent graduates now in college say focusing on mental health and support from outside groups can be helpful.
At Chalkbeat, we make an effort to listen to the voices of student writers. Here’s what our fellows had to say about Chalkbeat’s Student Voices program.
As Alabama imposes sweeping new restrictions on transgender youth, a support group offers space for community.