Meet the Sacramento Bee’s Top 20 Latino Change Makers
The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab, in partnership with the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, honors these exceptional individuals in the third iteration of the Change Maker series.
Sacramento’s Casa de Español
We’ve had the opportunity to partner with Casa de Español on behalf of the Creciente Latinx Leadership Program more than once, and it would be impossible for me to write a Too Dope about language without giving them a shout-out.
Sacramento Youth Center
The Sacramento Youth Center (SYC) is making a real difference by providing safe, supportive programs that empower local youth with job readiness, mental health resources, and mentorship.
Tony Stark or Peter Parker? Sacramento Students Learn How to Vote Through Mock Election
Each year Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections works with local high schools to host mock elections where students can engage in a version of the election process.
Hispanic Heritage Month
A giant shout out of appreciation goes out to ABC10 Sacramento for shining a light on the Latino Community and its many contributions to our region, state, and nation during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Anti-Racism in Classical Studies
It’s hard to talk about classical studies without also mentioning how exclusionary the discipline has been. There are many efforts underway across the field of Classics to confront the longtime and damaging exclusion of underrepresented groups, especially Black and other people of color, from the field.
Reflecting on This Year’s WJUSD Student Leadership Camp
This year’s Student Leadership Camp was truly one of a kind. What made it especially unique was the involvement of our youth facilitators, who brought an incredible passion and dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for all the campers.
Ten former Foster Youth Students at Sac State to Receive Guaranteed Income Through New United Way Program
We are giving a standing ovation to The United Way and Sacramento State for awarding 10 former Foster Youth Students a monthly $500 stipend for the next year to assist them with their finances as they concentrate on their studies.
Sacramento Native Wins NPR Tiny Desk Concert
The winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is The Philharmonik!
Sacramento Music Program That Gives Youth Safe Outlet for Expression
In August 2023, members of the Department of Sound participated in a 4-Day Youth Development Institute aimed at cultivating engaging and supportive environments for youth growth.
Santa Clara County Office of Education 2024
The ICSC is a hybrid professional development opportunity focused on creating and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusive practices. The audience includes teachers, administrators, family childcare providers, as well as paraeducators, higher education teaching staff, and educational coordinators.
The Teacher and The Student
Our dear friend and YDN Board Member, Kim Mohler went on a search to find her third-grade teacher to thank her for making her who she is today. 55 years later she found her and met up with her mentor.