YES! Magazine Curriculum and Articles for Teachers

Author Response to Winter 2012 Essay Winners

ilevitas — 2012-05-16T20:30:26Z

Alyssa Johnson responds to the winners of the Winter 2012 YES! National Student Writing Competition.

Words That Inspire: You Have My Permission to Wear a Hoodie Every Day

jfong — 2012-05-16T17:50:43Z

In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death, what advice should a mother give to her young, brown son? Use Rasha Hamid's words to start a discussion with your students about what this tragedy means.

Winter 2012 Writing Competition Winners

mtroll — 2012-05-17T23:24:40Z

Winning Essays from the YES! National Student Writing Competition Winter 2012, "Is hunting moral?"

Visual Learning: It's in the Bag

mtroll — 2012-05-16T17:04:23Z

This Visual Learning activity will get students thinking about how we use plastic, and the implications of living conveniently.

Curriculum & Resources: Cooperative Teach-In

mtroll — 2012-05-16T18:50:09Z

The Cooperative Teach-in is a nationwide initiative that engages campuses with the cooperative movement through events, programs, and projects.

YES! Recommends: StoryCorps

mtroll — 2012-05-16T18:08:26Z

StoryCorps records and archives interviews of everyday Americans to preserve history and personal stories. Its National Teachers Initiative was created to celebrate great teachers and to highlight their invaluable contributions and influence on students and all of us.

Changing the Course of Dyslexia

Bob Broudo — 2012-05-16T19:21:45Z

President and headmaster Bob Broudo of Landmark School passionately believes that we have a civic responsibility to help students with language-based learning disabilities discover who they are as learners and how they can learn.

Winter 2012 Powerful Voice Winner Lisa Schwartz

Lisa Schwartz — 2012-05-16T21:09:48Z

Lisa Schwartz is a high school student at Presentation Academy in Louisville, KY. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine article, "What's the Harm in Hunting" by Alyssa Johnson. Read Lisa's essay about changing her opinions on hunting.

Winter 2012 College Winner Jenny Courtney

Jenny Courtney — 2012-05-16T21:33:55Z

Jenny Courtney is a student at American River College in Sacramento, CA. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine article, "What's the Harm in Hunting" by Alyssa Johnson. Read Jenny's essay about meat production and hunting.

Winter 2012 Middle School Winner Stro Hastings

Stro Hastings — 2012-05-16T21:34:53Z

Stro Hastings is a middle school student at Mountain Sun Community School in Brevard, NC. He read and responded to the YES! Magazine article, "What's the Harm in Hunting" by Alyssa Johnson. Read Stro's essay about hunting fair.

Fall 2011 Writing Competition Literary Gems

mtroll — 2012-05-16T23:34:08Z

Exceptional excerpts from essays submitted to the Fall 2011 YES! National Student Writing Competition

Spotlight on Green

mtroll — 2012-04-27T19:54:12Z

A collection of education resources about "Green." From the environment to the economy, bring green into the classroom.

Winter 2012 High School Winner Johnny Bobo

Johnny Bobo — 2012-05-16T21:05:12Z

Johnny Bobo is a student at Federal Hocking High School in Guysville, OH. He read and responded to the YES! Magazine article, "What's the Harm in Hunting" by Alyssa Johnson. Read Johnny's essay about responsible hunting.

Visual Learning: Who Is That Masked Man?

mtroll — 2012-03-29T17:01:53Z

Visual literacy lesson plan focusing on Guy Fawkes mask image and the issue of corporate power and deception.

Curriculum & Resources: Global Oneness Project

mtroll — 2012-04-03T21:31:20Z

Global Oneness Project is offering free film screening kits to educators. Take advantage of this great opportunity to explore interconnectedness and promote social wellness.