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THIS YEAR


News from the current Aspen Challenge Opening Forums, as well as Aspen Challenge competition.

THIS YEAR


News from the current Aspen Challenge Opening Forums, as well as Aspen Challenge competition.

 
 
 

INSPIRE


INSPIRE


INSPIRE. ENGAGE. LEAD

 

Young people are moments away from being tomorrow’s decision-makers and this program offers them a chance to practice their critical thinking, tap into their creativity, and offer their fresh perspective on issues within our society.

 
 

SPEAKERS


Featured presenters at this year's and past year's Aspen Challenge Opening Forums.

SPEAKERS


Featured presenters at this year's and past year's Aspen Challenge Opening Forums.

SPEAKERS

Featured
EZEKIEL EMANUEL

Oncologist, Bioethicist, and Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Jon Boogz

Movement Artist, Choreographer, and Director
Movement Art Is
Ann Kim

Portfolio Director
IDEO Cambridge
Smita Rawoot

Associate Director, Global Delivery
100 Resilient Cities
 

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LATEST NEWS


LATEST NEWS


LATEST NEWS

Featured
Ready to Lead: Watch Louisville High School Students Take on the Aspen Challenge
Ready to Lead: Watch Louisville High School Students Take on the Aspen Challenge

This year, The Aspen Challenge partnered with the Jefferson County Public Schools to launch in Louisville, Kentucky.

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No Challenge No Change: Watch Dallas High School Students Accept the Aspen Challenge
No Challenge No Change: Watch Dallas High School Students Accept the Aspen Challenge

For the second year, Dallas Independent School District students are taking charge as leaders and changemakers.

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Dallas Independent School District and School District of Philadelphia Students Present Solutions to Immigration Crisis, School-to-Prison Pipeline, and Equitable Development at Aspen Ideas Festival

It’s been almost five months since high school students from Dallas and Philadelphia heard challenges and began working to positively impact their communities. In that time, the more than 300 students who accepted the Aspen Challenge have demonstrated the tenacity, leadership, and optimism necessary to be champions of change in and around their school and home communities and beyond. For 24 Dallas Independent School District and seven School District of Philadelphia students, that hard work earned them trips to the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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CITY PARTNERS


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

CITY PARTNERS


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

2019 CITY PARTNERS

 

SOCIAL FEED


Latest social feed about the Aspen Challenge. This page also contains information regarding featured speakers and solutions from the Aspen Challenge.

SOCIAL FEED


Latest social feed about the Aspen Challenge. This page also contains information regarding featured speakers and solutions from the Aspen Challenge.

#ASPENCHALLENGE

#tbt to last year’s judges at the #AspenChallenge Dallas Competition! Check out who the @dallasisd teams will present their solutions for this year at https://www.aspenchallenge.org/dallas-2019
The final seven #AspenChallenge Louisville teams are working to create inclusive spaces that celebrate the city’s diverse immigrant communities, thanks to @instawajahat’s timely and important challenge.
Do Fairdale High School, @ferncreekhigh, @westernhslouisville, @weareshawnee, and Eastern High School have what it takes to catalyze and create change in their communities? We sure think so! Each #AspenChallenge team will be advocating for environmental justice in Louisville.
Four teams will take on @neurodiversityproject’s #AspenChallenge to remove the stigma around mental health. We can’t wait to hear their solutions!
Our second #AspenChallenge team, Louisville Male High School, will be taking on Alexandra Quinn and Tigee Hill’s challenge to address health inequity. Stay tuned to see what challenges the rest of our teams have chosen!
Our @jcpsky teams have chosen their #AspenChallenge! Over the next week, we’ll highlight the challenges each team will present solutions to at our Competition on April 17th. First up, Central High School will be taking on @constitutionctr Jeff Rosen’s challenge on civic participation!
“Best moment I’ve had coaching my #aspenchallenge team is witnessing the students realization that they could outthink the adults in the room.” Teachers were asked today what has been the high point of the Aspen Challenge process and we heard across the board that the students are rising to the challenge and truly valuing each other!
Excited to kick off the Aspen Challenge Opening Forum in Louisville today! Students are ready to get inspired and engaged and lead in their communities. #AspenChallenge
In less than 24 hours, the #AspenChallenge launches in Louisville! 🎉
A week from today, Louisville high school students will begin their journey to inspire, engage, and lead their communities to address critical issues of the day at the #AspenChallenge Opening Forum!
Today’s the day! ✨ Excited to be back in Dallas for the 2019 #AspenChallenge Opening Forum! @dallasisd students are ready to learn, inspire, engage, and lead.

OUR PARTNERS


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

OUR PARTNERS


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

 

FOUNDING PARTNERS

 

The Bezos Family Foundation supports rigorous, inspired learning environments for young people, from birth through high school, to put their education into action. Through investments in research, public awareness and programs, the foundation works to elevate the field of education and improve life outcomes for all children. Our vision is that all young people are prepared to achieve their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to society.

 

 

Founded in Aspen, CO, in 1950 and based in Washington, DC, the Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues.

The Aspen Challenge is a part of the Youth & Engagement Programs at the Aspen Institute. Youth & Engagement Programs empower generations of thoughtful, socially-conscious, and diverse young people engaged in solving the critical issues of the day.

SKYLINE


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

SKYLINE


Each year, the Aspen Challenge partners with an urban school district to bring the Aspen Challenge to a new city. Up to 20 schools are invited to participate. Public high schools that have at least 25 percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch are eligible for participation. While the Aspen Challenge provides inspiration and a platform for young people to address pressing issues, it is also about building engaged communities. When the Aspen Challenge launches in a new city, support from the community is critical to realizing the inspiring work of these young leaders and educators. With local support from grantors and districts, the program continues in each city in subsequent years, and communities tailor the experience for their city. Visit each partner page to learn more about what is happening in each city!

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