Be Inspired : News & Student Projects
Kids for Positive Change Students Meet Dr. Jane Goodall!
Kids for Positive Change Roots & Shoots Group presented their Earthbench and Last Plastic Straw Project to Dr. Jane Goodall during the Roots & Shoots Showcase in Chicago, IL, on March 23, 2019.
“Dear Camille, The more we act together, the faster we will see change. …. With love, Jane Goodall”
Kids for Positive Change Partners with The Calhoun School
Students from The Calhoun School, in NYC, chose an environmental or social justice platform topic and developed community outreach projects to reach, teach and inspire kids and adults to take positive action, with help from Kids for Positive Change.
Featured Student Slideshows
(click on the picture to view slideshow)
Endangered Animals, Lila and Zach, Class of '22
African Penguin, Zac, Class of '25
Humphead Wrasse, Ava, Class of '23
Advocacy Letters (click on images to read letters)
By Quin S., 9th Grade
By Jesse P., 11th Grade
Featured Student Take Action Video by Quin S., 9th Grade
Picture Book by Xolani B., 9th Grade (Click on image to view book)
Featured Student Projects
Informative Flyers (click on flyer to enlarge)
CORAL REEFS
Jason L., 10th grade
HELP ST. VINCENT
Lauren H., 11th grade
WARMING WATERS
Asha S., 9th grade and Kate W., 10th grade
FAST FASHION
YunSeo N., 9th grade
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
YunSeo N., 9th grade
DEFORESTATION
Cashel D-L., 12th grade
RHINOS
Bella J. & Brandon C., 12th grade
PLASTIC
Willa H. & Sophie C., 9th grade
REFUGEES
Khadijah R., 12th grade
GLOBAL EQUALITY
Liliana C., 12th grade
TIGERS
Ty H., 12th grade
BIOCHAR
Malcolm C., 12th grade
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Fashion & Beauty Team
Informative Slideshows (click picture and scroll through pages)
POLAR BEARS and CLIMATE CHANGE
Quin S., 9th grade
CORAL REEFS
Jason L., 10th grade
SAVE OUR OCEANS
Asha S., 9th grade & Kate W., 10th grade
FAST FASHION
YunSeo N., 9th grade
OIL SPILLS IN THE AMAZON
Matthew D., 9th Grade
LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING
Xolani B., 9th grade
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Axel F., 11th Grade
DEFORESTATION
Alec, 10th grade
Take Action Tik Tok Videos!
WEBSITE ABOUT DEFORESTATION (click image to visit website)
Alec J., 10th Grade
Sustainable Fashion & Beauty Think Tank Team Presents:
Calhoun students, Sara B., 9th grade, Sydney A., 12th grade, Victoria G., 10th grade, Maria S., 9th grade and Elle A., 10th grade, created and launched a Sustainable Living Website and produced a “How To Make a Sustainable Face Exfoliant” video.
Artwork
Endangered Humphead Wrasse
Ava, 11th grade
Child Poverty
Ellis R., 12th grade
BREONA TAYLOR
Sydney S., Grade 9
ClIMATE CHANGE IS REAL
Izzy F., Grade 11
Informative Slideshows (click picture and scroll through pages)
MONARCH BUTTERFLY
Eli L. & Val J., 10th grade
BIOCHAR
Malcom C., 12th grade
GLOBAL EQUALITY
Khadijah R., Liliana C. Ellis R., 12th grade
DEFORESTATION, PALM OIL & YOU
Cashel D-L., 12th grade
RHINO POACHING
Brandon C. & Bella J., 12th grade
SAVE THE TIGERS
Ty H., 12th grade
INTENSIVE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
Lizzie S. & Nicole S., 12th grade
BEES
Maya C, & Diego R., 10th grade
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Willa H., & Sophie C., 9th grade
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Sydney A., Elle A., Sara B., Victoria G., Maria S., 10th & 12th grade
Sustainable Future
Charlotte., 12th Grade
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Jake F. & Alec J., Grade 10
The Effects of Institutional Racism & Homelessness
Maria S., 10th Grade
DEFORESTION & THE AMAZON
Danny & Elliot, 10th Grade
DEFORESTION & ORANGUTANS
Jack & Hugo, 10th Grade
WATER POLLUTION
David., Grade 11
PLASTIC POLLUTION ON LAND : WEBSITE
Chase H., Grade 10
DEFORESTATION VIDEO
Hugo & Jack., Grade 10
OCEAN POLLUTION VIDEO
Izzy F., 11th Grade
Student Community Outreach via Social Media and a Website (click on pictures)
Help Refugees - Support Amaana Hands
Khadijah R., 12th grade
Join Sustainable Palm Oil or Bust Facebook Group!
Cashel D-L., 12th grade
Follow Saving the Rhinos Instagram Page!
Brandon C. & Bella J., 12th grade
Follow Save the Tigers2020 Instagram Page!
Ty H., 12th grade
Explore Sustainable Living Website
Sydney A., Elle A., Sara B., Victoria G., Maria S., 10th & 12th grade
Discover the Plastic Solution Pinterest Account!
Willa H., & Sophie C., 9th grade
“Camille Licate and Kids for Positive Change is the best thing that could have happened to my class! It more than met my expectations and will have a lasting impact on my students and myself as a teacher.”
Debbie Aronson, Director, Community Service Learning, The Calhoun School, NYC
In the News
Kids for Positive Change Featured on NBC's Live on Lakeside!
International Day of Peace 2019 : Focused on Climate Action
Kids for Positive Change students, from Ashtabula Area City Schools and St. John, say a few words about how their environmental advocacy contributes to peace for our planet.