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Nick Young is a student of Jenny Campbell at Langley Middle School in Langley, Washington. He read and responded to the YES! Magazine article, “Growing Up in a Kenyan Slum Taught Me

Did you know that kids aged 12-17 are the fastest growing population of caffeine consumers? This infographic shows which countries consume the most caffeine and highlights some not-so-savory side effects of your

We received many powerful essays for the Fall 2013 Writing Competition. Though not every participant can win the contest, we’d like to share some excerpts that caught our eye.

YES! recommends Sustainable Table, a program of Grace Communications Foundation, for its well-rounded resources that educate and motivate people of all ages to take good care of their bodies and our planet.

This Visual Learning lesson will get your students thinking about poverty—here and in other countries—and will help them explore a creative approach to solve poverty.

For Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita, HIP HOP is not just a form of music, it’s a way of life—one he’s using to teach kids about cultivating the earth and eating fresh veggies.

Simon Okelo, author of “Growing Up in a Kenyan Slum Taught Me the Real Value of Stuff,” responds to essay winners of the Fall 2013 “Simple Living” writing competition.

This Visual Learning lesson will get your students thinking about people experiencing homelessness and the importance of sleep.

The Story of Stuff Project is more than its signature short film. It’s a movement to get us to throw away all the stuff in our lives and work together to build