Educational Empowerment
Educational Empowerment is about connecting youth with all available resources to succeed academically and advocate for their own educational development.
Identity Development
Identity Development is about giving youth the tools to develop pride in themselves, develop a healthy self-concept, and lead productive lives.
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities are about giving youth opportunities to develop skills as leaders to take on leadership positions in their schools and communities.
January 26, 2021
Maryland Youth Council Leads MD Day
By: Grace, Tony, Vy, Mylieni, and Kairi, Maryland Youth Council Members Photos Courtesy of Maryland Youth Council & MD Community Advocacy Intern This year, AALEAD youth continue to creatively hone their leadership skills during virtual programs. Maryland Youth Council leaders reflect on...
January 13, 2021
Kaeli’s Welcome
Hello everyone! My name is Kaeli Patchen, and I am thrilled to be the new DC Middle School and Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator for AALEAD! Although it’s a strange time to be starting this new position, I am so excited to continue my journey as an educator and activist. I first got into soc...