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The Fabric of FreedomGlobal Arts & Advocacy Experience

A Collaboration with KQED

Commentary

Call for Change

Project Description

In the Call for Change commentary project, students combine a personal connection to an issue with research-based evidence then express their ideas for how to make the world a better place. 

  • Students create an audio or video commentary or an editorial cartoon

  • Great for middle and high school classes in ELA, STEM, Civics, Health and more

  • About 1-3 weeks to complete

  • Submissions accepted year-round

Curricular Supports

  • Teacher toolkit with student project checklists for each media type

  • Audio, video and image rubric and student reflection 

  • Letter to share with parents or school community explaining project 

  • List of (mostly free) media-making tools

Audio project →

Video project →

Editorial cartoon project →

Authentic Audience

Middle and high school students are invited to publish their work to the public Youth Media Challenge Showcase. Select youth media may be shared on KQED digital and broadcast channels and via PBS and NPR member stations around the country.

See youth media examples →

Student Publishing FAQs→

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