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Join Us Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival

The winning schools from Dallas and Louisville have arrived in Aspen! Watch them present the solutions to the challenges they chose in front an audience of influencers and change makers at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Tune-in live on Thursday, June 27 at 5:10 ET/ 4:10 CT.

 

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

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Louisville Aspen Challenge Gives Us Hope
Louisville Aspen Challenge Gives Us Hope

Three teams from Louisville’s Jefferson County Public Schools are headed to this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival to present their innovative solutions - Central High School Magnet Career Academy, Jeffersontown High School, and duPont Manual High School.

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Dallas Winning Teams Inspire Movements for Change
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.

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Should your gender, zip code, or the color of your skin determine your health?
Should your gender, zip code, or the color of your skin determine your health?

How does one respond to a teenage audience when a girl asks why the neighborhood her friend lives in, just four miles away, has a lower life expectancy than where she lives? That question was asked by many teenagers at the Dallas and Louisville Aspen Challenge Opening Forums when we talked about health disparities. 

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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

On top of the world in Aspen! The Louisville and Dallas teams take a moment to take in the beauty of the mountains before diving into the #AspenIdeas Festival.
Let the count down begin! We are one week out from hosting the 2019 Aspen Challenge Winners from JCPS and DISD at #aspenideas. Check out some highlights from our 2018 #aspenchallenge teams at last year’s festival. #inspire #engage #lead
We can’t believe it’s been one week since the competition! Congratulations to all the 2019 Aspen Challenge: Louisville teams- your solutions were innovative and bold! Jeffersontown, Central, and Manual- we cant wait to see you present at the #aspenideas festival in June! #aspenchallenge
In two days, the @jcpsky #AspenChallenge teams will take the stage at competition to show the judges what bold, visionary changemakers they are. Are you excited? We sure are!
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.

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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