Your Commonwealth: Great Classroom Resource for Global Issues
YourCommonwealth is an international site created by young people for young people who are interested in addressing global concerns such as injustice, poverty, and the environment.
Your Commonwealth
Engage with passionate international perspectives from youth
Pros: The wide range of voices from passionate global youth is outstanding, and hearing the news of the world from peers will keep students engaged.
Cons: U.S. students can't contribute content to the site.
Bottom Line: Offers a rich variety of news and opinion stories on global issues, and its young writers will get U.S. students hooked on civic engagement.
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