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Recently, YIP's Rapid Response Team just published a brief on data breach that allowed hackers to steal every Americans' social security number. Worried about your SS number being out there? Read this brief to find out more information on how the hackers were able to do this: https://lnkd.in/eTQpdhAR
Voting is still open for the SXSW Conference! Vote for us at the Institute for Youth in Policy at the following links: https://lnkd.in/ex-xb_gT and https://lnkd.in/eJQb6JxZ Session description: In times of heightened polarization, how do students navigate educational demands while fostering proactive civic engagement? 2 college freshmen, 1 Muslim and 1 Jewish, propose a solution: co-curricular activities made for students, by students, to encourage thoughtful reflection around today’s most polarized topics, especially Israel-Palestine. In our session, attendees will preview the Institute for Youth in Policy's activities designed to equip students with techniques to 1) detect biased coverage and 2) express their thoughts about Israel-Palestine while listening to others' perspectives.
Calling all high school and college students! Submissions for The Institute for Youth in Policy's International Policy Pitch Contest are due August 31st. This is an incredible opportunity to show off your knowledge of international relations, politics, and creative solution-making to the unique challenges that face today's international community with a 3-minute video or 3-page essay. The winner of the competition will receive a $250 cash prize and a guaranteed spot in our next fellowship cohort, providing a direct pathway to a staff role at the Institute. We encourage all students in high school or college to enter the competition and show off their unique policy proposals. Time is running out, so submit today!
Check out our CEO's reflection on our 2023-24 achievements and the collective efforts that have driven our impactful year. Let's continue to educate, engage, and empower the next generation of leaders together! Read the full report to see how our community is shaping the future of our Democracy: https://yip.institute/2024 #YouthInPolicy #AnnualReport #Leadership #Empowerment
🌐 Announcing the Institute for Youth in Policy's 2023-24 Annual Report🌐 As we close another successful chapter at YIP, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and pride for the incredible milestones we've achieved this past year. Our efforts to educate, engage, and empower the next generation of leaders have brought to life our core approaches in more dynamic ways than ever before. As a part of our work, we bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and tangible action in an academic way, and ensure our now well over 700 fellows are not only knowledgeable about policy challenges but also equipped to take decisive actions. Our vision is to establish America's largest network of young innovators who are at the forefront of policy innovation and civic engagement, influencing policy across public, private, and educational sectors. Core Values That Guide Us: 1️⃣ Principled Neutrality – Upholding impartiality and fairness. 2️⃣ Lifelong Learning – Encouraging continuous personal and professional growth. 3️⃣ Collaborative Innovation – Merging teamwork with creativity for breakthroughs. 4️⃣ Efficacy – Striving for effectiveness and high impact. 5️⃣ Integrity & Transparency – Ensuring honesty and openness in actions. Impact by the Numbers: 📘 Over 65 policy briefs created. 🌐 More than 10 million site visits. 👥 6 Fellowship Cohorts & 7 Conferences. 🎓 400+ students engaged through discourse-based workshops. This year also marked the launch of several key initiatives that further solidify our commitment to impactful, real-world applications of our fellows' learnings. The establishment of the Center for Civic Growth focuses on nurturing civic-minded youths and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to drive positive change. Our core approach to impact is driven by our three E's: Educate, Engage, and Empower. We educate through rigorous research opportunities and constructive debates. We engage our students by applying their knowledge in real-world settings. We empower them by preparing them to be leaders who enact change. I am immensely thankful to our amazing exec team: Connor Cowan, Carlos Bindert, Mason Carlisle, Mollie Guba, Eli Solomon, Taekyong (Taek) K., Gwen Singer, Sia Ratwani, as well as all the fellows, alumni, staff, partners, and supporters who keep the Institute running. Everyone's dedication is the heartbeat of our organization, making our work not only possible but deeply impactful. Read more about our year and the paths we are paving for the future in our full report: https://yip.institute/2024 #Leadership #Education #PolicyChange #YouthEmpowerment #AnnualReport
Still interested in joining our Civics Curriculum Pilot Program? The deadline has been extended! Complete the application form below by Tuesday, July 9th at 11:59 p.m. EST to join. #youthinpolicy #education #discourse
🍎 Attention educators! YIP now wants to bring our curriculum to your classroom! For the past two years, the YIP's Education Department has been developing a nonpartisan, discourse-based high school civics curriculum to combat political polarization and a lack of youth civic engagement. 🗣️ Starting in the 2024-25 school year, we hope to officially launch our curriculum in classrooms with a cohort of educators piloting our activities and sharing teacher and student feedback, ultimately allowing us to improve our resources to better support classrooms. YIP's discourse-based activities are backed by research showing quantifiable positive effects on students' topic comprehension, understanding of other political perspectives, and motivation to be civically engaged. We presented these findings in the only student-led session out of the 300+ sessions at The College Board's 2023 AP Annual Conference. 📊 We offer eight curriculum units spanning a range of policy areas and supplemental current events resources, tackling some of today's most challenging societal issues. We will also host virtual summer workshops with our partner organizations to engage directly with cohort members and share teacher-and-student-focused resources from our curriculum. To support pilot programs, we will provide stipends of up to $500 to each educator, funded by a grant from the Riley's Way Foundation Call for Kindness! To join this cohort of educators, please complete this application form by Friday, June 21, at 11:59 p.m. ET: https://lnkd.in/gNzPvmuw. If you have questions or concerns about the application or the program, email us at education@yipinstitute.org. Educators, we are excited to work with you! 🌟
We are so excited to announce that Mollie Guba and Isabel Epistelomogi from YIP’s Education Team have been accepted to present at the 2024 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference in Boston this November! The #NCSS Conference is the biggest social studies conference in the country! Our team will showcase their study “The Effects of Discourse-Based, Non-Partisan Civic Activities on Student Engagement, Polarization, and Understanding of Political Issues” Together, they will be presenting the Education Department’s discourse-based, student-created high school #civics curriculum as well as the team’s research on the effectiveness of discourse-based methods in civic classrooms, previously showcased at the College Board’s 2023 AP Annual Conference. Stay tuned as we continue to bring #innovative education strategies to the forefront of civic discourse! More information about NCSS can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dYyxSYC
Apply, repost, and react to engage members in your network! Applications for this fellowship cohort are due JUNE 30th!
The Institute for Youth in Policy Fellowship is on the hunt for the next generation of policymakers, thinkers, and doers for its most selective cohort yet. We’re looking for dynamic and driven individuals who are ready to bring their ideas to the table and make a real impact. If you're ready to jump into the world of policy and make your mark, then our Fellowship is for you! You'll be surrounded by diverse individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines, all working together to shape a brighter future. Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers -- applications are due JUNE 30th! You never know where it may take you. Get all the details and apply today at https://lnkd.in/emM9CWXd #policygamechanger #policyrocks #internshipgoals #impactmakers
Interested in the YIP Summer Policy Olympics? Our first #competition, the International Essay Contest, is open! The Prompt 📝 : You have been invited to speak at the United Nations Peace Conference. The following topics are recognized by the United Nations as pressing issues for current and future generations. Choose one of these issues below to speak on: - Climate Change (UNFCCC) - Globalization (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee) - Technology (UNCTAD) Eligibility 🧑🎓 : Any #student, worldwide, who is enrolled in an accredited high school or college/university or is taking a gap year/semester at the time of submitting their essay is eligible to participate. No current employees of the Institute for Youth in Policy will be permitted to enter the contest. Guidelines 📋 : Essays can take the form of anything from an analytical research paper to a personal narrative to allegorical fiction. However, all essays must be under 1,250 words, in a legible font type and size (12 pt. Times New Roman, etc.), and include your name and a title. Prizes🏆: 🥇Publish your essay on YIP’s website, receive $250, and receive a certificate award. 🥈 Publish your essay on YIP’s website and receive a certificate award. 🥉Publish your essay on YIP’s website and receive a certificate award. The top 50% will receive a certificate of participation. Learn more and submit at the link below!
YIP is proud to present our #inaugural Summer Policy Olympics! Compete in three unique competitions: 1. 📝The International Essay Contest: Join hundreds of other students worldwide in expressing their opinions and ideas related to the pressing issues of today through an argumentative essay contest, with the best essays receiving recognition from YIP! Submissions are open from June 17 to August 31. 2. 📢Global Policy Pitch Competition: Contestants propose a detailed policy solution to a global issue of their choice via video or writing. We at YIP will provide recognition and prizes to the most effective and innovative proposals! Submissions are open from July 1 to August 1. 3.🔎 International Research Conference: Have you written a research paper but don’t know where to share it? Showcase your research skills at our Research Conference, where you can submit your research in Law, Public Policy, or Political Science and receive recognition for your exceptional work! Submissions are open from July 15 to August 15. More information will be released as each #contest begins! Top submissions will earn recognition from YIP and will gain access to exciting new opportunities in the public policy realm. If you’re interested in competing, check out the link below for details and eligibility. #youthleadership #contest #policyolympics #policy #research #olympics
The deadline to join our exclusive Civics Curriculum Pilot Program is now five days away! Interested in joining? Complete the application linked below by Friday, June 21 at 11:59 pm ET! #youthinpolicy #education #discourse
🍎 Attention educators! YIP now wants to bring our curriculum to your classroom! For the past two years, the YIP's Education Department has been developing a nonpartisan, discourse-based high school civics curriculum to combat political polarization and a lack of youth civic engagement. 🗣️ Starting in the 2024-25 school year, we hope to officially launch our curriculum in classrooms with a cohort of educators piloting our activities and sharing teacher and student feedback, ultimately allowing us to improve our resources to better support classrooms. YIP's discourse-based activities are backed by research showing quantifiable positive effects on students' topic comprehension, understanding of other political perspectives, and motivation to be civically engaged. We presented these findings in the only student-led session out of the 300+ sessions at The College Board's 2023 AP Annual Conference. 📊 We offer eight curriculum units spanning a range of policy areas and supplemental current events resources, tackling some of today's most challenging societal issues. We will also host virtual summer workshops with our partner organizations to engage directly with cohort members and share teacher-and-student-focused resources from our curriculum. To support pilot programs, we will provide stipends of up to $500 to each educator, funded by a grant from the Riley's Way Foundation Call for Kindness! To join this cohort of educators, please complete this application form by Friday, June 21, at 11:59 p.m. ET: https://lnkd.in/gNzPvmuw. If you have questions or concerns about the application or the program, email us at education@yipinstitute.org. Educators, we are excited to work with you! 🌟