Submit your project by June 30, 2022 to win a grant for your classroom. Learn more...
Turn empathy into action.

Get Started with Design for Change
Join the movement of educators who are creating experiences for their students to lead change. Through a virtual platform, students build awareness around a social cause and design solutions for change.
1
Choose a theme to focus on.
2
Set up the experience in the platform.
3
Support students to create change.
Step #1: Choose a Theme
Work with your students to select a theme that most excites them and fits your curriculum goals:
RACIAL
JUSTICE
Racism exists. The impact and the history of racism is complex. Join the movement for racial justice and make a real difference.
Time Commitment:
5+ hours

EDUCATIONAL
EQUITY
Differences in educational experiences have major consequences. Explore the many factors. Disrupt the inequity.
Time Commitment:
5+ hours

CLIMATE
ACTION
Climate change is real and affecting communities around the world. Face the realities and create change in your community.
Time Commitment:
5+ hours

Step #2: Set Up the Experience
Select a featured podcast and empathy-building content from a curated library:

All content provides a critical look at the selected theme

Each podcast centers community and youth voice

Under 10 minutes each

Podcasts include transcripts and visuals

Materials are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Step #3: Support Students to Create Change
As an educator, you will have access to a teacher platform that allows you to:

Customize content

Monitor the student experience

Virtual or in-person interaction

Step-by-step instructions for students

Capture students’ stories of change

CUSTOM SCHOOL / DISTRICT PLATFORM


Manage multiple projects across different sites / schools

Track progress of projects

Invite students and support staff to projects

Get expert assistance from Design for Change staff
OTHER OPTIONS
Get additional support rolling out Design for Change in your school or community.
BUILD YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE
Explore our library of podcasts related to a diverse set of social causes. Build your own experience using the DFC Toolkit.
Time Commitment:
2 Hours | 1/2 Day | Full Day

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
For more information regarding options for group workshops and coaching sessions, contact us.
Time Commitment:
Flexible

If you are interested in engaging students in a context-specific social cause - including a custom-made podcast - contact us for more information.
