Music is a universal language with the ability to inspire us and instantly change our mood. HandsOn Suburban Chicago will be publishing playlists to help people get through this uniquely challenging time. Disclaimer: This blog post contains quoted profanity. The songs on this playlist that contain explicit language, which may not be suitable for all…
Author: Aaron Wasserman Olin

6 Easy Service Learning Lessons to Do with Middle School Kids While at Home
Are you looking for constructive things to do with your kids now that they’re home from school? We have six one-hour service learning lessons for you on topics like social justice advocacy, cultural heritage, and recycling. We designed these lessons for local middle schools over the last couple of years, but they can be adapted for high…

Wheeling Middle School Students Advocate for Social Change
“Thousands of families are separated each year. I never thought mine would be one of them.”
What matters to young people in our northern suburban community? HandsOn Suburban Chicago recently posed this question to students at Jack London Middle School in Wheeling and uncovered how the decisions of elected leaders impact the daily lives of our adolescent neighbors.