Making the world a better place: DIY by YOU.

How can students get involved?

Yay, that is a great question! One thing I really love to see is student bloggers. I know it is hard to fit it into your busy schedule but I think it is the most powerful to see adolescents voice their stories. Also, educate, educate, educate. We need to learn before we make wild and uncouth accusations towards people. Ask questions and be open to learning; don’t just hear, LISTEN! It is also difficult to be as truthful about what is happening in schools, but honestly, that is the only way things are going to change. It is important for students to be genuine and to be able to speak their truth. 

Share your story here.

The Southern Poverty Law Center shows citizens that there are, Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide

The Random Acts of Kindness organization also gives students many ideas to spread love and kindness anywhere. Here are 20 ideas to get you started:

1. Send an encouraging email
2. Befriend someone new
3. Write down someone’s positive qualities
4. Leave a surprise in a library book
5. Make a handmade card
6. Plant a tree
7. Bring reusable bags to the grocery store
8. Complain less
9. Be spontaneous
10. Be kind to your servers
11. Set goals
12. Have a judgment-free day
13. Send a postcard
14. Shop and eat locally
15. Ride your bike
16. Get off the internet
17. Try something new
18. Open up your mind and soul
19. Don’t jump to conclusions
20. Love.

Finally, Ayan Omar, a member of the Unite Cloud speaking team did the first TED talk in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is entitled The Face Value, and the topic is how face-to-face interactions are much more powerful than before. She uses personal stories to give the audience a better sense of empathy. You can watch the entire talk here.