TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - Listen to a TEEN TRUTH Expert speak about how simple it is to change the "negative" perception of a community. By starting a green movement at their school, these Texas students were able to change their school culture and make their neighborhood a better place!

#10 SPEAK UP Use your VOICE! When you see trouble brewing, do what you can to break it up.

TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think... SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Directed by: Frank Darabont Screenplay by: Frank Darabont Short Story by: Stephen King Set in the 1940s, this powerful film follows successful lawyer Andy Dufresne. When he is convicted for the murder of his wife and her lover, Andy's life is derailed as he begins serving a life sentence. Over the years, Andy's true character is tested and he forges relationships he never thought possible. This movie made us THINK about the ...

Read this poem by Hollywood star and TEEN TRUTH supporter Omari Hardwick, inspired by Ronnie Brown's 23 Ways... It's 23 minutes past pain 23 minutes ago 23 faces that looked like these 23 got beaten again. The alarm clock just rang Every morning the time be the same. Another meeting with a school board in 22 minutes - My rhyme be the same. New school, but same fool Bullies classmate with a board Cuz the bully decided the classmate was a tool... Dear Lord, this poet left mourning in the morning - Rain pouring Inside my soul, Even though the sun ...

A TEEN LINE student counselor explains ways to deal with a family member leaving for the military.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Directed by: Frank Capra Screenplay by: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Frank Capra Story by: Philip Van Doren Stern This 1946 holiday classic tells the story of George Bailey, family man and active community member. When a competitor comes to town and threatens to destroy everything George has built, he considers suicide. But in his deepest hour, George gets a visit from a special visitor and sees how his absence will devastate those around him. This movie made us THINK about the power of family and ...

Check out the latest SIMPLE TRUTH from our featured professional contributor... "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." - Mark Twain Think about how much energy it takes to tell part of the truth, to edit your story, or to make something new up entirely. It totally makes sense that telling the truth is easier - but if it is, why don't we do it? I'm not just talking about being truthful with others. I'm talking about being truthful with ourselves. I remember times in my life when I ...

Nothing is more powerful than the truth. Even though it might be hard, speaking your truth can prevent a lot of misunderstandings.

Read about how this TEEN TRUTH Tribe Member faced a tough situation as she started high school... The whistle blows, and the white water settles into a clear glass. "Nice work today, boys." The head coach compliments them. "Carmel on three, Carmel on three! ONE-TWO-THREE! CARMEL!" As each guy hops out of the water, the coaches give him a pat on the back after a grueling workout. I watch as they talk amongst each other, as if they have known each other their entire lives. In the 8th grade, I remember watching how ...

TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - Watch a TEEN TRUTH Expert speak about the importance of social and emotional learning, and how TEEN TRUTH LIVE is helping schools across the nation connect to their students and encourage them to tell their TRUTH.