Youth Voices

UNESCO Seeks Youth Voices to Shape Global Agenda
UNESCO is preparing a Post-2030 Youth Education and Learning Agenda as part of their Education Beyond 2030 initiative.
Students Across Continents Sing Their Way to Climate Action

Natalie Osby, Student, Loyola Marymount University; Volunteer and Be Cool! Connections Coordinator, The ClimateMusic Project
Climate change is a complex, often overwhelming issue, causing many to turn away or disengage from conversations about it. That’s where music comes in. Just as we share this planet, we share the language of music. And when we speak it, we have the power to restore our planet’s health and build a thriving network of changemakers.
EDITORIAL
Youth Arts Embracing Creativity—and Conversation

Corey Depina, Program Director, Zumix
Young people have unprecedented access to media, which often leads to a reliance on popular opinions rather than the cultivation of their unique voices. I see this in the classroom when I ask students for their thoughts—they often hesitate, looking around for validation instead of trusting their instincts. This reluctance is disheartening. It highlights a pressing need within youth arts education: we must foster spaces for reflection and honest dialogue.

