2007: The Oakland Unified School District adopts Meaningful Student Engagement Programming, in response to ODB campaign for a student union leadership model. 

YT founder and long time staff member Raquel Jimenez becomes first director of the program. Castlemont High School successfully campaigns for improved nutrition standards in cafeterias and on school sites.  The new standards are adopted by the school board and apply district-wide.

2006: Richmond High School students are very active in the fight against the CAHSEE. Morrison and Foerster, LLP files suit against the exam, Valenzuela vs. California, on behalf of students unable to graduate solely because of the exam.  The case is later settled.

West Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia approaches YT with space to house a youth center in response to YT student campaign for youth space.  YT becomes a planning partner to develop the Center.

2005: CAHSEE required for Class of 2006

2004: Williams v. State of California settled 8/04 

1999: Castlemont Student Unity / Project YES Campaign . Project-wide participation in Peace and Dignity Journeys . Only partial funding available at Fremont and Richmond High School.

1998:  One Land One People conference and Healthy Start Planning at Castlemont High School  1st project-wide Summer Leadership Institute

1997: Mediations begin at Castlemont High School.  YT Operational Year #1. Evaluation study by Pedro Noguera, UC Berkeley.

1996: YT pilot year.  Margaretta Lin and site partners secure funding for YT. Survey project and youth meetings start at Castlemont, Skyline, Richmond, Berkeley, and Mc Clymonds High Schools

1995:  Parents call on community leaders and youth agencies to discuss long-term solutions, after rioting at Castlemont and Richmond High Schools

1994: Large-scale fights and increased tension between Raza and Black students at Castlemont High School

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