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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
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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SOLUTION USING ART TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE AWARDED TOP PRIZE IN ASPEN CHALLENGE PHILADELPHIA COMPEPTION

Students from the School District of Philadelphia’s John Bartram High School are headed to this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival after claiming first place in the Aspen Challenge: Philadelphia competition at Drexel University on April 11. A team comprised of eight students and two educator-coaches came up with a winning solution to Mural Arts Philadelphia executive director Jane Golden’s challenge to use art to raise awareness about the school-to-prison pipeline and promote restorative justice and education. It was enough to earn them all-expense paid trips to present their solution at the Aspen Institute’s annual flagship gathering of global leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs in Aspen, CO. George Washington and Northeast high schools placed second and third, respectively.

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BEGIN WITH BEAUTY
BEGIN WITH BEAUTY

The power of art is such that, when approached strategically, it can break through or transcend seemingly steadfast barriers to transform lives and bring about social reform. So, I asked these students: How do we consider an artistic approach to the school-to-prison pipeline? How could a creative campaign help to broker change?

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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

The best of #AspenChallenge at #AspenIdeas (con't)!
The best of #AspenChallenge at #AspenIdeas!
Don't miss students from @dallasisd's Emmett J. Conrad and Moisés E. Molina and @philly_schools' John Bartram high schools talk immigration, equitable development, and the school-to-prison pipeline with @petedominick on FB Live 📹 from #AspenIdeas at 1PM ET/12PM CT! #AspenNXTgen
The elevation looks good on #AspenChallenge teams from Dallas and Philly! #AspenIdeas ⛰
Follow #AspenIdeas and #AspenChallenge all week long for the latest on Aspen Challenge teams @aspenideas and visit us on Facebook @TheAspenChallenge to watch presentations live at 5PM ET/4PM CT this Thursday, June 28!
Throwing it back to a couple #AspenChallenge teams representing @philly_schools that accepted @explorerjosh's challenge to increase awareness, action, and involvement to improve the health of their communities on #WorldEnvironmentDay⁠ ⁠
‪Last year's #AspenChallenge winning team by way of @chipubschools and @auslwpahs team T.A.C.T.I.C.S. is ready to go at the @mikvachallenge Action Civics Showcase!‬ #MikvaShowcase #YouthVoice ‪#inspire #engage #lead‬
The competition is over, but the work has just begun. George Washington High School's team @philamundoo and the Carbon Busters of @lankenau_esmhs presented their work to raise awareness for and promote environmental preservation to @phillymayor ahead of #EarthDay! #inspire #engage #lead
Meet John Bartram High School's team Give Us Our Crowns 👑 - winners of this year's Aspen Challenge: Philadelphia. Students will present their winning solution at the Aspen Ideas Festival this summer!
Meet the winners of #AspenChallenge Dallas: I.M.P.A.C.T from @emmettjconradhigh, Mobility 4 All from Moisés E. Molina High School, and @dreamersnotcriminals from Sunset High School.
Kicking it off in the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection! Here we go Aspen Challenge: Philly! #aspenchallenge
A week from today, Philadelphia 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.

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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