By: 2013 Aspire Awards

  This project was created during an "upstanding" assignment where students where asked to use multi-media to convey a message about an important social issue. Dhenzel chose homelessness and used his animation narrative approach to see allow viewers to see thr…

By: Chicago Public Schools

An inspirational poster

By: San Jose Sites

A documentary about changing the perception of the homeless in downtown San Jose. Hear from the homeless themselves as they share their stories. 

By: Seattle Sites Program

Through a series of vignettes, the movie explores the memories, emotions, and benefits of eating healthy food. It takes the audience on a journey of savory sweet memories. The movie was a classroom collaboration and a culmination of student learning, field trips, and stude…

By: CCOC-Central County Occupational Program

A part magic, part moral tale where imagination and emotions create reality and provides a harsh lesson for following the golden rule.

By: JHS 185 / Edward Bleeker School

A short documentary that asks why middle school age students make fun of homosexuality and make gay jokes. Artist's statement: "What brought me to this subject was that my ELA teacher was encouraging us to do a lot of social justice projects and I was interested in the top…

By: Independence High School

A young student grieves over the premature loss of her mother as she looks through belongings she left behind.

By: Rideau High School

A glimpse of what it would be like to be homeless through this collection of photos. Youth artist: Liam Spero, Modeling: Brandi Langille, Editing: Barbara Alexander. Site: Rideau High School Ottawa, Canada

By: West Seattle Elementary School

Seattle students break down the little things you can do to relieve the stress of our modern world.