Every Student Deserves
the Chance to Change the World

CTeen Changemakers is a free online communication academy offering classes in public speaking, debate, writing, leadership, and more to students in grades K–12 around the world. Based in Connecticut, we make these opportunities accessible to students who may never have had access to them before. We connect Connecticut students to in-person competitions, leadership conferences, and community service opportunities where they can put their skills into action. Through CTeen Changemakers, students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop and lead passion projects, serve their communities, and confidently speak up for the issues they care about.

Students in an online public speaking class reviewing filler wordsIllustrated tablet showing an Icebreakers class and a Get to know us cardOnline class session with a passion project lessonIllustrated CTC community collage of students on a video call

Education

150+

Students taught worldwide

Global Reach

30+

Countries represented

Tutors

50+

Student volunteers

Confidence shouldn't depend on what you have or where you are.

We believe every student deserves access to the communication skills, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that shape confident citizens — regardless of where they live or what resources they have. That is why we offer free classes in public speaking, debate, writing, and leadership, free events and competitions where students can put their skills into action, and free homework help — because confidence matters both inside and outside of school. When young people learn to speak, write, and advocate with confidence, they don't just succeed in school. They change their communities.

Macalaggan, Jalil S.

Macalaggan, Jalil S.

Grade 11 · Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines

Debate II Student
“As a newcomer to Debate II, Section 2, I am really fascinated by the way they teach and guide us throughout the lesson. I have observed that I have two magnanimous teachers who are genuine and knowledgeable. I admit that this class is definitely something I look forward to every week. Through their teachings, I feel like I am finding a passion within me because they really know what they are doing. With that in mind, I am always excited for this class and frankly speaking, I wish that classes were more than just one session a week. And I am not going to lie, I recently found out that I'm more fueled in debating compared to other classes I take in my real school because they do wonders. To conclude, although I am a newcomer, I am intrigued and captivated by the subject and the teachers because they are so kind and knowledgeable about the initiatives they conduct. This definitely aids and assists us underprivileged students, as we usually cannot access this type of quality class. Thank you!”
Students together in an online class session
Student participating in an online meeting
Student presenting a debate practice case on a shared screen
Grammar lesson shared in an online class
Writing communications lesson displayed during an online class
Student on a recorded online class call with classmates in the gallery
Penelope Schmid on a video call
Student joining a public speaking lesson on filler words
Online CTeen Changemakers class showing the Icebreakers slide

Global Community

Where Our Students Are From

While we mainly work on connecting local students to in-person Connecticut opportunities, students from around the world attend our classes, united by a passion for communication and change.

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