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What is the name of the study published in the journal Child Development that found a link between youth political and social engagement and better academic and financial outcomes?
What is the name of the study published in the journal Child Development that found a link between youth political and social engagement and better academic and financial outcomes?
The study is unnamed.
What did Parissa Ballard suggest about the impact of meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism on young people?
What did Parissa Ballard suggest about the impact of meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism on young people?
Meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism may change how young people think about themselves or their possibilities for the future.
What is the purpose of asking students and teachers about their reactions to the national school walkouts and their opinions on the effectiveness of the protest in addressing gun violence?
What is the purpose of asking students and teachers about their reactions to the national school walkouts and their opinions on the effectiveness of the protest in addressing gun violence?
To gain insight into the impact and effectiveness of student-led protests on important social and political issues.
What were some of the different ways in which students protested during the national school walkouts, and where did thousands of students in New York gather?
What were some of the different ways in which students protested during the national school walkouts, and where did thousands of students in New York gather?
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What did students chant while marching to the Capitol steps in Washington during the national school walkouts?
What did students chant while marching to the Capitol steps in Washington during the national school walkouts?
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According to the study published in the journal Child Development, what is the link between youth political and social engagement and academic/financial outcomes, and what does the study's lead author suggest about the impact of civic activity on young people?
According to the study published in the journal Child Development, what is the link between youth political and social engagement and academic/financial outcomes, and what does the study's lead author suggest about the impact of civic activity on young people?
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What is the purpose of the national school walkouts and what are students demanding from Congress?
What is the purpose of the national school walkouts and what are students demanding from Congress?
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According to the study published in the journal Child Development, what is the link between youth political and social engagement and better outcomes?
According to the study published in the journal Child Development, what is the link between youth political and social engagement and better outcomes?
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What are students asked to share their opinions on regarding political activism and what does the study's lead author suggest about the impact of meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism?
What are students asked to share their opinions on regarding political activism and what does the study's lead author suggest about the impact of meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism?
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Study Notes
National School Walkouts: Students Protest Gun Violence Across the U.S.
- Students across the U.S. walked out of their schools on March 14 to protest gun violence and demand gun control legislation from Congress.
- The 17-minute protests took place at hundreds of schools and were held one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
- The protests were different in each city and school, with some students chanting and holding signs, while others stood in silence or took a knee.
- Thousands of students in New York, backed by permission slips from parents, walked out of their schools and gathered at central locations.
- In Washington, thousands marched to the Capitol steps, chanting, “Hey-hey, ho-ho, the N.R.A. has got to go!”
- A study published in the journal Child Development found that youth political and social engagement, such as activism, volunteering, and voting, is linked to better academic and financial outcomes.
- The study tracked nearly 10,000 young people from diverse backgrounds and found that civic activity led to better outcomes regardless of early school performance and parental education levels.
- The study’s lead author, Parissa Ballard, suggests that “meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism may change how young people think about themselves or their possibilities for the future”.
- Students are asked to share their reactions to the national school walkouts and their opinions on the effectiveness of the protest in addressing gun violence.
- Teachers and administrators are asked how they should respond to student protests and whether times like this should be treated as “teachable moments”.
- Students are asked to share their opinions on teenage participation in political activism and whether they believe it is beneficial.
- Students are asked to share their own experiences with political activism and their feelings towards articles that encourage political action.
National School Walkouts: Students Protest Gun Violence Across the U.S.
- Students across the U.S. walked out of their schools on March 14 to protest gun violence and demand gun control legislation from Congress.
- The 17-minute protests took place at hundreds of schools and were held one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
- The protests were different in each city and school, with some students chanting and holding signs, while others stood in silence or took a knee.
- Thousands of students in New York, backed by permission slips from parents, walked out of their schools and gathered at central locations.
- In Washington, thousands marched to the Capitol steps, chanting, “Hey-hey, ho-ho, the N.R.A. has got to go!”
- A study published in the journal Child Development found that youth political and social engagement, such as activism, volunteering, and voting, is linked to better academic and financial outcomes.
- The study tracked nearly 10,000 young people from diverse backgrounds and found that civic activity led to better outcomes regardless of early school performance and parental education levels.
- The study’s lead author, Parissa Ballard, suggests that “meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism may change how young people think about themselves or their possibilities for the future”.
- Students are asked to share their reactions to the national school walkouts and their opinions on the effectiveness of the protest in addressing gun violence.
- Teachers and administrators are asked how they should respond to student protests and whether times like this should be treated as “teachable moments”.
- Students are asked to share their opinions on teenage participation in political activism and whether they believe it is beneficial.
- Students are asked to share their own experiences with political activism and their feelings towards articles that encourage political action.
National School Walkouts: Students Protest Gun Violence Across the U.S.
- Students across the U.S. walked out of their schools on March 14 to protest gun violence and demand gun control legislation from Congress.
- The 17-minute protests took place at hundreds of schools and were held one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
- The protests were different in each city and school, with some students chanting and holding signs, while others stood in silence or took a knee.
- Thousands of students in New York, backed by permission slips from parents, walked out of their schools and gathered at central locations.
- In Washington, thousands marched to the Capitol steps, chanting, “Hey-hey, ho-ho, the N.R.A. has got to go!”
- A study published in the journal Child Development found that youth political and social engagement, such as activism, volunteering, and voting, is linked to better academic and financial outcomes.
- The study tracked nearly 10,000 young people from diverse backgrounds and found that civic activity led to better outcomes regardless of early school performance and parental education levels.
- The study’s lead author, Parissa Ballard, suggests that “meaningful opportunities to volunteer or be involved in activism may change how young people think about themselves or their possibilities for the future”.
- Students are asked to share their reactions to the national school walkouts and their opinions on the effectiveness of the protest in addressing gun violence.
- Teachers and administrators are asked how they should respond to student protests and whether times like this should be treated as “teachable moments”.
- Students are asked to share their opinions on teenage participation in political activism and whether they believe it is beneficial.
- Students are asked to share their own experiences with political activism and their feelings towards articles that encourage political action.
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Test your knowledge and opinions on the recent National School Walkouts, where students across the U.S. protested gun violence and demanded gun control legislation. This quiz explores the impact of youth political and social engagement, and asks for reactions and opinions on the effectiveness of the protests. Teachers and students alike can share their experiences with political activism and discuss whether times like this should be treated as “teachable moments”. Join in on the conversation and test your understanding of this important movement.
