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Outpouring of Support for Chicagoland’s youth – Virtual Spring Benefit and Youth Voice Campaign

“My experience being a part of Mikva Challenge still shapes the way I engage with my community.”  – Burrell Poe, 2020...

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The Mikva Challenge: A New Curriculum For NH Schools

From Caledonian Record. Scott Girard | May 4, 2020 The Mikva Challenge: A New Curriculum For NH Schools

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Chicago Unheard: I Miss School, And I’m Adapting to Pandemic Learning, Too

From Chicago Unheard. Bryan Meeker | May 12, 2020 I Miss School, And I’m Adapting to Pandemic Learning, Too

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Help students amplify their voice – #MikvaQuaranTeenChallenge

More than ever, young people’s voices and experiences need to be heard and shared. Their unique experiences and insights are informing...

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The Cap Times: High School sophomore part of national youth group documenting COVID-19 experience

From The Cap Times. Scott Girard | May 4, 2020 La Follette High School sophomore part of national youth group documenting...

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WUSA9: ‘We are the people most at stake’ | Local teenagers lead national conversation on COVID-19 and young people

From WUSA9. Author: Delia Goncalves | Published: 8:48 PM EDT April 30, 2020 ‘We are the people most at stake’ |...

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Teacher Spotlight: Fabiana Muench-Casanova

When our Soapbox Nation submission box was flooded with powerful speeches by students from Fabiana Muench-Casanova’s classes – we just had...

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WBEZ: Illinois Students Grapple With A Lost Senior Year Due To COVID-19

From WBEZ. By Meha Ahmad | Monday, April 20, 4:23 PM CT Illinois Students Grapple With A Lost Senior Year Due...

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Governor Pritzker Announces New Statewide Telehealth Programs, Mental Health Support Hotline

From 1340 WJOL. APR 13, 2020 @ 5:16AM Governor Pritzker Announces New Statewide Telehealth Programs, Mental Health Support Hotline

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ABC: Gov. Pritzker hosts virtual youth town hall

From News Channel ABC 20. by Jakob Emerson | Saturday, April 11th 2020 Gov. Pritzker hosts virtual youth town hall

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