Earlier this month, Spencer Chaisanguanthum, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Eloquence Academy, penned an article for Youth Today.

For over 35 years, Youth Today has reported on issues affecting young people, including foster care and child welfare, juvenile justice, youth with disabilities, education, and out-of-school time. Through in-depth investigative journalism, practitioner op-eds, and data-driven analysis, the publication equips educators, leaders, and policymakers with actionable insights to better serve youth populations. Spencer’s article fits into their From the Field category, a group of articles that highlight the innovative and impactful development work happening with or on behalf of youth.

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“The Power of Voice” combines anecdotal and statistical research to examine the intersection of education, youth advocacy, and political science curriculum. Centering the stories of current students at Eloquence Academy, Spencer demonstrates that dialogue and productive disagreement can drive progress, fostering a generation of engaged citizens ready to shape the future. He empowers educators and school administrators alike to increase “trust in youth” and adapt similar positive, justice-oriented, strengths-based approaches.

Read today by visiting Youth Today and searching for “Spencer Chaisanguanthum.”

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Eloquence Academy, Inc. is the world’s largest youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable academic debate opportunities for rural and historically underserved students. The Academy has offered live debate programs for 3,600 students, partnerships with 122 schools and nonprofit organizations, and online debate resources for 16,084 students. It has prepared students across all 50 states and 102 countries for college readiness, career engagement, and community impact. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.