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.
February 23, 2021
Youth Voices for Local Change
By YLan Nguyen, Maryland Programs Manager Photos Courtesy of AALEAD, Google Maps AALEAD hosted focus groups for middle and high school youth to contribute feedback to the Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan in collaboration with the Montgomery County Parks Department and it’s consultant S...
February 16, 2021
Be Seen, Be Heard: New Connections in Virginia’s Virtual Spring Programs
By Hannah Casey, VA Middle School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Hannah Casey AALEAD Virginia’s Spring Programs kicked off in late January bringing energy, excitement, and good vibes. After a joint high school and middle school Kick-Off session featuring team building and online...