Emerson Institute

District-Columbia Urban Debate offers a range of public forum debate classes designed to enhance students' communication and critical thinking skills. Catering to various grade levels, from 5th to 12th, the program emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and the development of cogent arguments. The organization provides online sessions for beginners to advanced debaters, encouraging participants to engage with complex topics and build confidence in their speaking abilities. Through structured coaching and practice, students are prepared to articulate their ideas effectively and compete successfully in debates. Generated from the website

Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop is a transformative nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to empowering incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youths and adults through the tools of books, writing, and peacebuilding. By fostering a supportive community, Free Minds assists individuals in achieving their education, career, and life goals while encouraging them to become powerful voices for change. Through various initiatives such as book clubs, writing workshops, and reentry services, Free Minds enhances creativity, literacy, and community engagement among its members. The organization also showcases the talents of its members through poetry and publications, including the Connect Magazine and various anthologies focused on youth incarceration. Generated from the website

21st Century School Fund is a Washington, DC-based organization dedicated to researching and advocating for high-quality public school facilities across the United States. They provide peer-reviewed research, policy analysis, and practical guidance to improve the conditions of PK-12 school buildings and grounds, with a focus on education impact, health impact, environmental impact, community impact, and fiscal impact. Through their work, 21st Century School Fund aims to bridge the information gap on school facilities, support effective policies at the federal, state, and local levels, and promote practices that enhance the quality of education, community development, social justice, and environmental sustainability.Generated from the website