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Providing inspiration, tools, and a platform for young people to design solutions to some of the most critical problems humanity faces.

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. 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

SEE ALL SPEAKERS

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LATEST NEWS

Featured

Dallas Winning Teams Inspire Movements for Change

Dallas Independent School District students have once again earned the opportunity to present at this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival. KnightsMPowering, the team from Justin F. Kimball High School, claimed first place at the Aspen Challenge Dallas competition. The second-place award went to the Woodrow Wilson High School and Skyline High School took third place.

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

Congratulations to the Justin F. Kimball High School team, @knights_m_powering, on taking the crown in Dallas! This summer they’ll present their solutions at the Ideas Festival!

Congratulations as well to 2nd place winner @wwhsaspen and 3rd place winner @resilienceshs! 🎉

“I hope the experience will give them a sense of how great they can be.” Hear from some of our @jcpsky teacher-coaches on why they think it’s important to empower students to realize their leadership potential! #AspenChallenge

In 3 days, we’ll see just what @dallasisd students are capable of when given the platform to be community change leaders! Follow us on the ground here and on Twitter @Aspen_Challenge and at #AspenChallenge. After the event, check back at aspenchallenge.org/Dallas-2019 to see video highlights from the day!

#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 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!