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The editors of the Current Issues in Out of School Time Book Series are seeking youth art for their upcoming publication, Resilient Futures: Addressing Collective Trauma and Marginalization in Out-of-School Time Spaces. Young artists and creatives ages 8-24 years old are invited to contribute art to this upcoming book focused on how youth have navigated the challenges of the past few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing fight for racial and social justice. The editorial team is looking for original art and media that speaks to the hopes, significant changes, and resilience that have shaped their generation. Formats can include: paintings, drawings, poetry, dance videos, photography, and other creative art forms. Potential themes include: strength, joy, and resilience in youth programs; the effect of dual pandemics on communities; challenges finding education and work opportunities after the pandemic; visions for a brighter future; and healing and growth through hard times. All submissions should be sent electronically to resilientfuturesostseries@gmail.com by August 29, 2025. 

The Just Democracy for All (JDA) Organizing Fellowship is an opportunity to join a national movement and youth-led cohort dedicated to reimagining a just democracy for all. This program is a paid opportunity for 15 working-class fellows, ages 15-34, to develop as leaders in the GenVote network with coaching and training. Organizing fellows will be expected to commit 10-12 hours a week for 12 weeks between late August to mid-November and will be supported with a stipend (up to $1,200). The commitment includes weekly community cohort calls, GenVote skill-based trainings and workshops, building and executing direct actions, Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts, and local organizing activities with GenVote Team and Hub members. At the end of the program, fellows are invited to continue organizing with the movement, receive access to an online resource library and training intake process, and are invited to attend future national convenings. Applications can be submitted via a Google Form and the application window will close on August 20, 2025. 

America On Tech has begun recruiting for their 2025-2026 Tech Flex Leaders Program, a weekly, yearlong program designed for rising public high school juniors and seniors interested in learning fundamental AI concepts, web development, UX Design, Digital Marketing, and Product Management. In the Fall semester, students participate in an Intro to Web Development course and will be introduced to foundational concepts in AI. During the Spring, students will choose a specialized tech track to pursue, such as Advanced Web Development, UX Design, Digital Marketing, or Product Management. Programming will culminate in a Demo Day Competition, where top teams from all cohorts will present their final projects to a panel of judges. The program is mostly facilitated via Zoom (with occasional in-person meetings) and participants earn a $500 stipend. Apply for the program by August 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.  

DCTV’s Youth Media Residencies are now open for inquiries. For almost 50 years, DCTV has empowered thousands of NYC students through hands-on training in filmmaking, media literacy, and digital storytelling. Now, your school or organization can host a custom low-cost, flexible afterschool residency for 8th-12th grade students, led by DCTV’s professional teaching artists. Focus areas include documentary production, narrative storytelling, editing, and more, and content can be aligned to NYS learning standards. Past student work examples include: 2022 Summer Media Intensive, 2019 US-Japan Middle School Experience, and 2017 NJPAC Filmmakers Program. Reach out to the DCTV Youth Media team at protv@dctvny.org to learn more and to bring this powerful opportunity to your students.  

This summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is offering three AP prep courses led by Gilder Lehrman master teachers.  Each course consists of 6 one-hour-long classes held weekly via Zoom. AP US History: Hidden Figures (June 30, 2025 – August 4, 2025) focuses on lesser-known people who played a significant role in American history. AP African American Studies: An Overview (July 9, 2025 – August 13, 2025) is an interdisciplinary exploration of the diverse experiences of African Americans and descendants of the diaspora. Finally, AP US Government and Politics: An Overview (July 10, 2025 – August 14, 2025) will explore the five content areas of AP US Government and Politics. The deadline to register is June 27, 2025 via their website.