Grounded in our commitment to peace, unity and justice, the mission of Youth Together is to address the root causes of educational inequities by developing multiracial youth leaders and engaging school community allies to promote positive school change.
POLITICAL EDUCATION
We do research, as well as create and provide political education to our students across sites. We believe that youth are integral to creating lasting change in our communities, and make sure that we equip our students with the tools they need to think critically.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Our students learn the value of community first hand through the outreach work that we do. We strive to give our students the opportunity to lead their community, but first make sure that they are grounded in the skills.
EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
While we teach our students that the community is the first place to organize, we also make sure to arm our students with the advocacy skills they need to make broad and institutionalized changes to better the experiences of their peers.
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Although we understand the need to keep schools closed for the time being, and are thankful to see Gov. Newsom ensure payment for districts, it is still important to think about our more vulnerable students, and how they are getting the support necessary to learn and grow. Especially for many low income students, the expectations of how to engage in an online setting aren’t taught, which will put them behind in an already harrowing situation.
What do you all think? Is there something else that we could be doing to educate our young people, but still heed the shelter-in- place order?
The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online - EdSurge News
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Many K-12 schools this week have cancelled in-person classes and announced a shift to online teaching. But at least one online-learning expert thinks ...These are our elected officials. Is this the representation we want for our youth?
Oakland school board votes $18.8 million in cuts, up to 100 layoffs
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The Oakland School District is prepared to cut its workforce by up to 100 workers starting July 1 and may consider eliminating its police force in the future.We see y’all, #Moms4Housing! Thank you for continuing on the legacy of radical action in service of bettering Black lives! #BlackExcellence
Moms 4 Housing Among Oakland’s Black History Month Honorees | News Break
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OAKLAND (CBS SF) — The activist women known as Moms 4 Housing will be among those recognized as Black History Month honorees when the Oakland City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, council Preside...Are you passionate about education? Do you dream about supporting youth and the community through leading change-making in their communities? Then you should join our team!
Youth Together is seeking driven, dynamic, and dedicated individuals to join our team of #changemakers for the 2020 - 2021 school year! For more information, check out the link below!
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Join Us! At Youth Together, we’re all about our mission to create a more just educational system by transforming the lives of our young people by building community & teaching them organizing skills...