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Soapbox Nation Mainstage 2021

On May 11th, 2021 Mikva Challenge hosted the Soapbox Nation Mainstage: a culminating showcase for 12 outstanding Project Soapbox speeches that...

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The final tally is in – and WOW!

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From the White House to California, Mikva Youth Are Reshaping Democracy

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What do Chicago students say they most need? Counselors, school board seats, therapy dogs

Chalkbeat Chicago By Cassie Walker Burke May 14, 2021, 2:35pm CDT What do Chicago students say they most need? Counselors, school...

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Empowering Young People to Raise Their Voices and Be Heard

Empowering Young People to Raise Their Voices and Be Heard INSIGHTS   12 MAY 2021 BY ROBYN LINGO, MIKVA CHALLENGE Education Reimagined We should...

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Don’t miss Mikva Challenge IL’s 2021 Virtual Spring Benefit!

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Championing youth leadership – Lauryn and Karen’s story

Lauryn Renford, a Sophomore at The George Washington University, has been working to address gun violence in DC and beyond ever...

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Register Now, Don’t Miss Mikva IL’s 2021 Spring Benefit!

Register today or donate in lieu of attendance.

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How do Mikva youth compare to peer groups regarding civic engagement?

During the 2020 Presidential Election, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) surveyed young adults –...

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Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

From Jefferson County Public Schools | March 29, 2021 Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

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