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Project Teal

the student-led movement to revitalize our democracy

Our Mission

Project TEAL is a student-led, non-partisan organization committed to providing young people with the knowledge and tools to become engaged citizens in the democratic process.

The Solution

Tolerance - By fostering meaningful and honest conversations, Project TEAL believes that civic engagement is the key to dismantling the political polarization that has come to dominate our geopolitical climate today.

Engagement - Through partnerships with school districts, local libraries, and community organizations, we hope that our civic engagement workshops will encourage and engage young students to be active participants in their community.

Action - By advocating for increased civic education at local, state, and federal levels, we hope to act as a catalyst for students to take charge.

Learning - As a Gen Z-led organization, Project TEAL wishes to provide young students with the knowledge, connections, and tools to become our generation’s next engaged and forward-thinking citizens.

Our work

Project TEAL emphasizes two major facets to involve young people in civics: Education and Legislative Advocacy.

See below how we implement these two priorities into our work with school districts, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups.

Our Work

in the news

Our Founder, Shreya Joshi, was an invited speaker at the TED2022 Conference "A New Era" held from April 10-14, 2022 in Vancouver, Canada. Click below to watch her TED talk or download the podcast from the second link below.

Shreya Joshi: What you can learn from people who disagree with youYouth leader Shreya Joshi diagnoses a key source of political polarization in the US and shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the divide. "When we are able to recognize what unites us, it becomes so much easier to have conversations about what divides us," she says.

‎TED Talks Daily: What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi on Apple Podcasts‎Show TED Talks Daily, Ep What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi - 25 Oct 2022

NBC News

Making a Difference: Project TealWidespread political apathy has motivated a suburban high school student to encourage her peers to become more engaged. NBC 5’s Lee Ann Trotter has the story of Project Teal.

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Civic Education Organization Formed By Naperville Teen Goes NationwideA Naperville Teen's project to promote civic education and advocacy among young people has grown beyond Illinois and across the US.

The Franklin Project

Good Good Good

Meet the High School Senior Who Created an Organization to Get Young People Politically EngagedShreya Joshi, a high school sophomore, noticed political polarization at her high school. She founded Project TEAL — which stands for Tolerance, Engagement, Action, and Learning.

Chicago Tribune

Column: Waubonsie Valley High School student starts national program to get teens engaged in civicsDisheartened by how our toxic political environment is turning off her peers, Shreya Joshi started a program to get teens engaged in civics that has gone national.

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Naperville Sun (Print Edition)

The Voice

Aurora Public Library Hosts Teen Civic Engagement ProgramAurora Public Library will offer a civic engagement program for teens, Team T.E.A.L. (Tolerance, Engagement, Action, Learning): Changing Your Community Through Civic Engagement. Please join us at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 on Zoom. The class will teach young people the tools that they need to make changes and support their community. Please note that...

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