Institute for Youth in Policy

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Unpacking the 2024 Election in Classrooms ? : ?? Thursday, November 14th ?? 7 PM EST With Election Day behind us, join us for a discussion with Marco Learning CEO John Moscatiello on unpacking the 2024 election results and what's ahead. We'll tackle how to have productive classroom conversations about the presidential and congressional election outcomes and their policy implications, and we'll discuss how to keep students civically engaged beyond the election season. We'll also share resources from our team helping students constructively analyze and discuss the election results. https://lnkd.in/g2WqQ2GK

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We're so proud to see Eli Solomon and Maryam Zoweil as the second team representing YIP at SXSW EDU 2025! Their presentation embodies our extensive work in supporting students to tackle tough topics with insight and empathy.

??NEW RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY ?? Good Morning (or afternoon/evening, depending on where you are)! I am pleased to announce we officially have ?? ?????????? ?????????until?the submission deadline for?the Institute for Youth in Policy's Journal of Policy Analysis. If you want to publish policy research in a reputable journal, please apply! We accept papers across various policy ranges (economic policy, technology policy, criminal justice, environmental policy, etc.). We also encourage you to reshare this post and tell everyone you know who might be interested in this opportunity. Apply and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exbfVmxh

Our Education team got their first peer-reviewed study published alongside our collaborators at the New Voters Research Network! We are so proud of our amazing team for working on their study for two years. Please check out their amazing work, all the details below! Link to Study: https://lnkd.in/eumfcC9Y Study Title: "The Impact of Discourse-Based Learning on Student Civic Engagement, Polarization, and Topic Comprehension" Authors: Isabel Epistelomogi (VP of Education Research & Analytics at YIP), Maryam Zoweil (Director of Data Analytics), Timothy Sabau (Former VP of Education and CHRO at YIP), Jaden Wu, Collin Wang and Jahnavi Rao (From the New Voters Research Network).?

We couldn't be prouder to see the incredible work that went into this study! This peer-reviewed research is a testament to what can happen when youth voices take the lead in addressing complex societal challenges. Our collaboration with the New Voters Research Network underscores a shared belief: thoughtful dialogue is essential for tackling polarization and empowering the next generation to engage meaningfully in civic life. It’s not just about talking—it’s about listening, understanding, and building bridges across differences. A heartfelt THANK YOU to the brilliant minds behind this study—Isabel Epistelomogi, Maryam Zoweil, Timothy Sabau, Collin Wang, Jaden Wu, and Jahnavi Rao—for your dedication and commitment. Your work embodies the spirit of youth-led innovation and change. Curious to learn more? Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eumfcC9Y Together, we are proving that youth-led research and civics education can shape a brighter, more unified future. Let's keep the momentum going! ?? #YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement #ResearchInAction #YIP

After over two years of effort, I am so excited to announce that my first peer-reviewed study is finally out!!! Our study "The Impact of Discourse-Based Learning on Student Civic Engagement, Polarization, and Topic Comprehension" is out *now* in the Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences! Check out our study here: https://lnkd.in/gdK7CB7q Motivated by our own personal experiences in civics and seeing polarization in our communities, we studied how 36+ students engaging in debate and discourse about polarizing topics impact their depolarization, civic engagement, and topic comprehension levels. We found quantifiable positive effects in promoting depolarization, civic engagement, and topic comprehension levels. A huge thank you and a shoutout to my co-authors: Maryam Zoweil, Timothy Sabau, Jaden Wu, Collin Wang, and Jahnavi Rao! I am so proud of this important research collaboration between the Institute for Youth in Policy's Education Department and the New Voters Research Network, amplifying our youth voices and research together. Check it out, and let us know what you think! ????

I am so excited to share that Isabel Epistelomogi, Mollie Guba, and I will be presenting at #SXSWEDU this March! Thank you to our incredible team at the Institute for Youth in Policy and all who voted for our proposal! We could not have done it without your support! Our workshop, "Civics By Students, For Students: Depolarizing via Discourse," will be featured in the 2025 program, which includes 210 sessions addressing everything from investing in teachers to centering student-led approaches. During the event, we will engage our audience through a series of interactive activities to promote our student-designed, discourse-based civics curriculum aimed at tackling political polarization in classrooms. Last year, I attended SXSW EDU and was inspired by the educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives collaborating to improve how youth learn. However, I saw an exciting opportunity to elevate youth voices as leaders in these conversations. Co-presenting this session as a youth-led organization is part of a larger effort to make SXSW EDU a truly intergenerational platform — one where people of all ages can co-create solutions to educational challenges. To learn more about this year's lineup and our session, check out this link: https://lnkd.in/g4eNEeQ4 We are so excited to share our research and collaborate with changemakers in the field!

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be at SXSW EDU 2025! Thank you to everyone who voted for us and to SXSW for this opportunity! Congratulations to Mollie Guba, Isabel Epistelomogi, and Maryam Zoweil for having their workshop, ‘Civics By Students, For Students: Depolarizing via Discourse,’ accepted out of over 1,400 entries. Their proposal was selected through a rigorous process, with over 43,000 votes cast by community members, the advisory board, and staff. SXSW EDU is one of the largest education conferences in the world, bringing together bright minds in education for this prestigious annual event, and we couldn’t be more excited to have YIP represented! https://lnkd.in/geNZ7KHd