White Papers - Mikva Challenge

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White Papers

Theory & Research in Social Education: Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education
2020 State of Chicago Youth: Citywide Youth Councils Recommendations
Speaking with confidence and listening with empathy: The impact of Project Soapbox on high school students
Fostering Democratic and Social-Emotional Learning in Action Civics Programming: Factors That Shape Students’ Learning From Project Soapbox

Last month's State of Chicago Youth Town Hall was an impressive, inspiring event where Mikva youth leaders shared their ideas to ensure Chicago institutions are more equitable and responsive. Read their full policy recommendations here: https://mikvachallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-SOCY-White-Paper-1.pdf

Calling all Mikva Alums! Please fill out a quick survey about your experience at Mikva Challenge and your civic life after Mikva. Your input will help improve programming for Mikva youth in Chicago and DC as well as influence our work across the country.

As a thank you, any alum who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a chance to **win one of ten $50 gift cards**!

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Good news! The Spanish translation of Project Soapbox is now available!

¡Buenas noticias! El programa de oratoria Project Soapbox está disponible en Español!

https://tinyurl.com/SoapboxEnEspanol