Youth Empowerment
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Young Civic Leaders Program Eases Student’s Transition to College
The transition from high school to college is something that students look forward to and work hard to achieve for years. As with many rites of passage during the pandemic, this long anticipated change looked much different than expected for many incoming college students. When access to a computer is essential to thrive in online… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program Eases Student’s Transition to College
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Supporting Young Civic Leaders Program Students
At school, students can connect with friends, find scholastic resources, and get away from stressors at home. With schools shuttered since last spring, the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program (YCLP) became an even more critical source of support for many students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. In partnership with Communities in Schools… continue reading Supporting Young Civic Leaders Program Students
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LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
On October 13th, 2020, United Way of Greater LA hosted a LAUSD Board District 7 Virtual Candidates Forum in partnership with SBCC, League of Women Voters, and the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program. Students, teachers and parents attended via Zoom and Facebook Live with the intention of seeking answers for pressing questions that affect… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
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Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
In March of this year, school closures turned students’ lives upside down from one week to another. United Way of Greater Los Angeles and our Pandemic Relief Fund grantee Communities in Schools Los Angeles have stepped up to help families during this challenging time. Paulina Fernandez College Acceptance Photo “For many, school provided a consistent… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
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40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: You can read Part 1 of the series at The Walkout — How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever. The fight for equality takes many forms. But at its most fundamental level, there’s often a central, key point: equal access to opportunity. And in few places has this disparity in opportunity been… continue reading 40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
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Why Students in East L.A. Walked Out in 1968 to Protest Education Inequality
To read the story of the walkouts, visit our article Part 1: The Walkouts.
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Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
The following photos, capturing the 1968 East L.A. School Walkouts, come from the historical La Raza collection via the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. By permission of UCLA-CSRC, we have curated a collection of photos that capture the spirit, people, and events surrounded the walkouts. (c) All rights reserved by UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. To… continue reading Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
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The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: One week ago, 17 people age 14 – 49 were killed in a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Today, high school students across the country are planning walkouts over the next month to protest gun laws across the nation. Most have probably never heard of the East L.A. 13 or… continue reading The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)
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1968 East L.A. Walkout Signs
To read the story of the walkouts, visit our article Part 1: The Walkouts.
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