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TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS

Empower the next generation of leaders with DoSomething.org’s action-driven programming, tools, and resources. Whether you’re working with young people in a high school or college, a club leader, or running out-of-school-time programs, DoSomething provides a range of service programs that help you and those you serve take meaningful action on the issues they care about.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Action-based programs adaptable for classrooms, clubs, and out-of-school settings.
An educator mailing list with updates on youth-friendly activations.
A “Road to 10 Credit Hours” to help students earn and track service time.
Curriculum-aligned resources, including approved civic programming.

Educator Updates

Educators can join our dedicated mailing list to receive timely updates on student-friendly activations, service opportunities, and civic engagement programs relevant to the young people they support.

Think of it as your backstage pass to the newest, most energizing youth-led campaigns—delivered right to your inbox so you can spark excitement with your students.

YOUR ROAD TO 10 CREDIT HOURS

Statistics show youth are volunteering in striking numbers. Many are involved in projects at school through service learning projects and programs.

DoSomething supports the education community with our Your Road to 10 Credit Hours program. Young people can fulfill their service goals by exploring the rubric of activities charted by interest area and hours. Whether it’s a combination of several small actions or a larger commitment, DoSomething supports students to positively impact their community.

If you’re interested in helping young people learn about civic responsibility, gain civic knowledge and get a leg up on graduation requirements, this road is for you!

Road to 10 Credit Hours

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APPROVED CIVIC PROGRAMMING

In several states, students may obtain a seal of civic readiness. David Edelman, a high school teacher and Civics Club advisor at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences in New York, iterated upon DoSomething’s Storybooths programming to create a service-learning curriculum that students can complete to earn 1.5 points toward their New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. This curriculum was accredited by the Civics for All team at the New York City Department of Education and may be obtained here.

While it is specifically designed for New York State students, it has wide applicability. Check it out!

Curricula PDF

SHOW UP FOR WHAT!?

The next generation of voters are showing up to participate in our civic storytelling and voter mobilization events. Civically curious young people learn how to discover their voice, deepen their knowledge about the electoral system, and how they can make change on issues they care about.

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Show Up For What!? Voter Engagement

DoSomething hosted a Show Up For What!? youth voter engagement event in the Bronx, where young changemakers gather to discuss civic participation, voter registration, and the impact of youth voices in democracy.

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Election Night Recap

With the shared interest of participating in our democracy, DoSomething invited members to our NYC headquarters to unite and celebrate the power of our voices!

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A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy | PBS

Featuring interviews with DoSomething members about becoming engaged citizens, and DoSomething leaders about their work in strengthening democracy.

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