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Meeting the Moment: The Power of Mikva Challenge’s Programming

By Robyn Lingo, Mikva’s Chief of Strategy & Impact A recent article in EdWeek highlights some very concerning, and very consistent...

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Teacher & Student Advisory Boards Inform Argumentative Writing Project

Mikva Challenge, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the Argumentative Writing Project to channel the...

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The 2021 State of Chicago Youth

Mikva Challenge’s Citywide and Neighborhood Youth Councils Councils hosted the Second Annual State of Chicago Youth Town Hall. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 ...

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Mikva Challenge Appoints Verneé Green As New CEO

Mikva Challenge Appoints Verneé Green As New CEO National Leader in Civic Education hires new leader    Chicago — Today, Mikva...

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Bridge Detroit: Detroit teens’ words are getting state, national attention

Bridge Detroit By Olivia Lewis June 3, 2021, 8:00am EST Detroit teens’ words are getting state, national attention

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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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