Writing distinguished by voice, imagination, and impact

A way to correct the wrongdoings

The Frontier of Indian Law Reform: How Cobell v. Salazar Opened the Door to US Government Accountability

Grade(s):

8

National History Day is an annual academic competition asking students to research any historical topic and apply it to a theme. The competition includes different projects in a wide variety of formats including exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances, and research papers.

and you can help us

Climate Change Action.2

Grade(s):

5

Centennial Elementary’s 4th and 5th crews did research on extreme weather as part of their expedition on The Impact of Natural Disasters. Students localized the expedition by focusing on how global warming is increasing the consistency and amount of extreme weather incidents.

"I've been motivated by my coworkers to finish college so I can make a difference in my community."

Rheannon: College Essay

Grade(s):

12

A personal essay written for college applications. Most colleges, and the Common Application, requires a length of about 250 - 650 words; most students work to be close to the maximum length.

There’s no limit to my capabilities.

What Biden-Harris Means To Me

Grade(s):

9

Our school is taking first steps in help students find their voice related to belonging, race, and anti-racism.

"I will not stop pouring my heart into the classroom...."

Amanda: College Essay

Grade(s):

12

A personal essay written for college applications. Most colleges, and the Common Application, requires a length of about 250 - 650 words; most students work to be close to the maximum length.

View an orientation video for the writing section

Orientation Video for Writing

Grade(s):

12

This short orientation video gives our users basic tools to navigate our writing collection with ease.

It’s hard to replicate real life behind a screen

This Teenage Life - Conversation and Activity Guides - a Curriculum by Students, For Students

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

This Teenage Life is a growing and expanding podcast project created by teens.

I will never forget this horror

Immigrant Poems For Two Voices

Grade(s):

8

After exploring the immigration experience through cultural fieldwork, primary source documents, documentary and historical fiction films, and current news stories, students wrote a research-based, two-voice poem spoken by immigrants from different periods that expressed their ideas about how the

it was important to rinse out our test tubes

Kineo Water Testing Fieldwork

Grade(s):

8

Students at King Middle School wrote blog posts on a project designed to explore, understand, and protect Maine's environment through a grant called "Engaging Maine Middle School Students in the Nature of Maine" which was awarded from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.

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