Learning Lab

Here are some free, open-access resources curated by us. We are not formally affiliated with any of these organizations, just inspired by their public mission and grateful for the resources they have provided.

Basic

Civic Literacy

https://www.icivics.org/

Interactive games and lessons on government, rights, and civic duties for students.

Expanding Our Vistas & Viewpoints

A mind once stretched does not return to its original size … an interactive journey through arts and culture

Explore — Google Arts & Culture

Design Thinking Foundations

Human-Centered Design - HCD - Schools2030

Introductory guide to human-centered design for classrooms and youth-led teams.

Public Speaking Basics

10 Tips for Improving Your Public Speaking Skills - Professional & Executive Development | Harvard DCE

Tips and tools to help students develop clear, confident public speaking skills.

Intermediate

Youth Policy & Advocacy

Changemaking - Changemaking

Rubrics and frameworks to help youth analyze policy and propose real solutions that change the world they live in.

Design Thinking in Action

Design Tools & Resources | Stanford d.school

Activities and frameworks to map stakeholders, reframe challenges, and prototype ideas.

AI Literacy for Students

Daily – MIT RAISE: Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education

Understanding and using AI responsibly … tailored for youth audiences.

Machine Learning without Coding

Teachable Machine

Create machine learning models — no coding expertise needed. Explore where and how machine intelligence might augment human intelligence to address civic challenges.

Advanced

Participatory Action Research

Getting Started | YPAR Hub

Frameworks for student-led research on community issues with equity-centered methods.

Civic Storytelling Via Film

Home - Civic Life Project and Youth Film Challenge

Guidance for creating impactful civic documentaries by young people. Watch youth film makers in action to inspire you!

Ethical AI and Civic Problem Solving

https://www.teachai.org/toolkit

Modules on how AI can be used ethically in government, education, and community work.

AI Laws & Regulations

COMPL-AI - EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The OECD Artificial Intelligence Policy Observatory - OECD.AI - Policy, data and analysis for trustworthy AI