At Youth Speak Out International, we value diversity and ensure that our programs are as equitable as possible. We serve the Palm Beach County community, which is rich in diversity. Many of our students are first-generation Americans from families with unique cultural and linguistic traditions. For our program to succeed, students must feel comfortable sharing … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches countless aspects of our lives. From how we work to how we present ourselves to how we manage and consume information. Even though AI still has plenty of room to grow and expand, here are five ways– positive and negative– that this technology is already transforming the way we learn. 1. … Read more
Kyra Lane has had quite the journey with Youth Speak Out International. While she’s better known as Ms. K to the students that she teaches in afterschool programs across Palm Beach County, Kyra’s journey with Youth Speak Out started when she was a middle school student herself, sitting in a classroom at Roosevelt Middle School. … Read more
Many educators in today’s classrooms recognize the importance of creative learning. Whether it’s bringing the arts into academics or encouraging project-based learning, educators recognize that students need to develop a creative mindset in order to meet future challenges. Technology and the digital world can be a great catalyst for creativity. While there is certainly a … Read more
It is always a good time to celebrate diversity. On Monday, many in the United States celebrated Indigenous People’s Day, and this weekend will mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the diverse people who make up our communities, it is important to consider the role that the digital world plays … Read more
According to a recent survey by Afterschool Alliance, many students still lack access to quality afterschool programming. “There are 24 million students who are not enrolled in an afterschool program, but would be enrolled if a program were available to them,” the survey says. Black and Latino families are more likely to face barriers to … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, students in Palm Beach County went back to school for another year of learning and growth. Soon, Youth Speak Out International will return to afterschool programs to teach elementary school and middle school students how to be better digital citizens. In today’s quickly evolving digital society, these lessons are more … Read more
When it comes to the digital world and children, teachers, parents, and governments are often focused on the negatives. The potential of the digital world is intimidating to many, and the desire to protect our children can cause a knee-jerk reaction to keep them away. But researchers at the London School of Economics and Political … Read more
At Youth Speak Out, we understand the importance of engaging students with digital tools and speaking with them about the impact that technology has on their lives. Through our after school programming, we provide children with a space to share their own experiences with the digital world, both positive and negative. Then we take those … Read more
July is coming to a close, and the start of the school year is right around the corner. With only a few weeks left until students are back in the classroom, children might be showing increased signs of anxiety. As a parent, you might be wondering: what do I say? How do I comfort them? … Read more