Editor's Note: From diverse stories of youth empowerment, to the changing tides of our working world, to a hallway wall showcasing student beliefs -- these articles explore the potential and growing relevance of holding space for students to cultivate deeper grounding in their values. --Daniela

Moved by student voices and integrity in recent conversations against gun violence, Cleary Vaughan-Lee offers up a multimedia collection of stories and lessons on youth empowerment, with classroom discussion and writing prompts surrounding themes of our shared humanity, trust, community, peace, and non-violence.

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"The world of work is undergoing a massive shift." Author of "There is Life After College" analyzes the role of education in jobs of the future that "will require a highly adaptable workforce that can think critically, creatively, and work collaboratively to find solutions to rapidly developing, complex problems."

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"Lundahl Middle Schoolers have so much to believe in. Laughter and love... Peace and forgiveness. Making new friends. Family." On an "I believe" wall, students write powerful expressions of what is most important to them, engage a research project on it, and forget that they are learning.

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Be The Change Idea

As the third story invites, reflect on a value you believe in, and presence it more deeply into your day today.