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Messenger?</div> <U>Summary:</U> <br> &nbsp;Inspired by the young adult novel,  Song of the Messenger , this progressive movement challenges young people to recognize their unique gifts, honor their families, and serve their communities by making a commitment to self, others, and responsible action. In conjunction with parents, teachers, and mentors, the young people of Project Messenger identify ways in which they can powerfully affect the world by living from a place of courage. <br><br> Project Messenger Mantra:<br>  Together we can change the world, but first we must start with ourselves. <br><br> <U>The Messenger Pledge</U><br> "As a member of Project Messenger, I will strive to:<br> -Honor myself as a unique person with a valuable cultural heritage, individual talents, and a distinct voice. -Understand others, particularly those who are different from me, and treat them respectfully. -Identify and act upon ways in which I can make the world a better place through responsible choices, the teaching of tolerance, creative expression, and service to others." <br><br> <U>Theoretical Foundation of Project Messenger:</U><br><br> DIMENSION 1: Honor the Self<br> If we teach young people to know and respect themselves, they will be more likely to seek personal growth, make wise choices, question their individual thought-processes, and honor personal legacy / heritage. Healthy self-esteem can counteract self-destructive behavior and tendencies toward juvenile delinquency, while increasing student motivation and involvement in positive, educational activities. <br><br> DIMENSION 2: Respect Others<br> If we teach young people to develop empathy and respect for others, they will be more likely to enjoy diversity, perpetuate tolerance, develop healthy communication skills, consider differing points of view, and build bridges between cultures. The teaching of tolerance and peer collaboration in the classroom can counteract bullying, the forming of cliques, and prejudice. <br><br> DIMENSION 3: Take Responsible Action & Express Creatively<br> Taking responsible action requires awareness of the self, others, and the world in general; empowering young people to use their voices to impact the world in positive ways prepares them for social responsibility as adults. Service-learning is an excellent way to integrate this dimension into the classroom. <br> Creative expression not only provides an outlet for personal exploration and fulfillment, it also enables students to make connections with each other and provides opportunities for content area integration.<br> <br> RESULT:<br> - Content area learning is supported<br> - Students build healthy self-esteem and recognize their unique traits as valuable<br> - Students make connections with each other and develop a sense of multiculturalism<br> - Students are empowered to use their voices and actions to achieve positive results and make a difference in the world<br> - Generational gaps can be closed as familial involvement is welcomed into the classroom (i.e., studies in student heritage)<br> - Year by year, students who go through this transformation will continue to grow and teach others<br> <br> See the link for  Curriculum Ideas for ways to integrate the dimensions of Project Messenger into the classroom! 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