American Creed and KQED Youth Media Challenge
What matters to students in their own communities? What values do they share in common with other American communities?
American Creed
Since 2018, the American Creed filmmaking team has documented the perspectives of young leaders who are both idealistic and practical — addressing what they see as the most urgent challenges facing their communities. New videos, photo documentaries and audio pieces are published regularly on PBS LearningMedia, inspiring students to compose their own American Creed essays and media (photo essays, audio essays, videos, or photos with captions).
Curriculum Connection
With curricular guidance from the National Writing Project (available HERE and on PBS LearningMedia), teachers can help their students publish work promoted by partnering PBS stations around the country, bringing fresh local perspectives to a national conversation about American ideals and identity.
Submitting Projects
For Students
How to Submit Your Project
When you are ready to submit your American Creed story, click the “Submit Project” button above. Make sure you have your submission code from your teacher.
Resources for Students
For Educators
Sign Up for an Account
When your students are ready to submit their American Creed projects, sign up for a KQED Youth Media account by clicking “Teacher: Login” in the header on this page. Once you have signed up, you will get a submission code to share with your students so they can submit their projects.
Resources for Educators
Explore the American Creed Youth Media Challenge Teacher Toolkit for a project overview, quick start guide, and project resources.