Young people already want to work alongside adults to solve community issues—but often lack spaces with real power or connection reciprocal collaboration.

Emotional dysregulation affects how people respond to stress and communicate feelings, often leading to misunderstood behaviors and strained relationships. Understanding its root causes—such as trauma, neurodivergence, or chronic stress—opens the door to healing and resilience. This guide empowers caregivers, educators, and individuals with language and tools for support.

Books Unbanned is a bold initiative by Brooklyn Public Library to counter censorship and increase access to diverse books for young readers. This program allows teens and young adults ages 13–21 anywhere in the United States to get a free digital library card—giving them access to a wide array of e-books and audiobooks, including many titles being challenged or banned across the country.

A powerful, practical guide for anyone working to build systems of equity, inclusion, and shared power. Created by the Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley, this resource outlines how to move from “inclusion” to true belonging—grounded in structural change, Targeted Universalism, and bridging across difference.

In an age of misinformation, polarization, and rapid information overload, equipping people with tools for clear reasoning and respectful dialogue is essential. These toolkits help build the foundations for better civic understanding, inclusive dialogue, and more informed decision-making.

Real change requires real collaboration. This program helps participants move beyond vague partnerships toward structured, intentional, and inclusive collaboration practices. With a sliding scale model, it's also financially accessible for grassroots organizations and frontline leaders.

Access to capital and professional guidance is crucial but often limited for women of color. The Lab fills this gap by providing structured support, mentorship, and community—helping founders build confidence and early-stage traction for their ventures.

Lifelong learning and access to diverse educational experiences empower individuals to grow, adapt, and contribute to their communities. OpenRice breaks down silos, making high-quality learning opportunities available to all at Rice—promoting inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and a thriving academic environment.

Contempt-driven language erodes trust, escalates division, and fuels extremism. The Dignity Index offers a practical, measurable approach to create a new standard in public dialogue—centered on mutual respect and possibility.

Summer learning loss disproportionately impacts students from low-income communities. This toolkit offers research-backed strategies and practical tools to help bridge that gap—ensuring that summer becomes a time for growth, not regression.

Millions of Americans lack a working knowledge of how government functions or what their civic responsibilities entail. Civics 101 meets this challenge head-on with fast, foundational lessons that help people of all ages—from students to retirees—understand the systems that shape their daily lives. With trust in institutions declining and polarization rising, resources like Civics 101 play a vital role in rebuilding civic competence and confidence.

Informed citizens start young. Kids Discover Online provides engaging, age-appropriate content that helps students understand systems, history, and science—all essential foundations for civic readiness. From ancient civilizations to climate change and democracy, Kids Discover connects learning to the real world, building civic awareness and critical thinking from a young age.