Three San Diego Unified high schools have advanced to the national Aspen Challenge finals next month with their solutions to community problems.
is an international nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to students so they can research solutions to some of their community’s most critical problems. The institute holds competitions around the world, challenging teams to develop their strategies for issues ranging from immigration to homelessness and the mental health of children. The challenge came to San Diego for the first time this year.
Back in February, 150 students from 19 campuses across the county chose their topics and began the 10-week challenge, delivering their final presentations before a panel of expert judges earlier this month. They are supported by coaches and community mentors during the process.The winning teams were from Madison and Mira Mesa high schools and the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
The Voices United team from Crawford High School presented their own solution to chronic absenteeism, with a long list of data showing that the average chronically absent student has missed 28.5 days of school.Students from the Crawford High School Voices United team deliver data during their Aspen Challenge presentation, in San Diego, Calif., on May 1, 2024Their strategy included the use of a pocket translator that works in 150 languages for immigrant students and their families.
Dominic Medlin, 19, a Crawford senior added, “Parents and students need to communicate more so they can talk to each other in school and then at home.” As a former special education teacher, I look forward to connecting with you and reporting on stories that often go underreported in education. #WeAreBetterTogetherCut flowers rescued from landfills, given to people in the community
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