In high school, lecture notes were projected onto a screen, and dotted with blanks for the students to fill in. “It was as though we couldn’t write the notes ourselves,” … Continued
“How can we make Denver a better place?” That was the question at the heart of Rose Community Foundation’s Innovate for Good grant program, initiated in 2015. But, instead of … Continued
Dear YLI community: We at YLI are outraged and heartbroken by the tragic death of Heather Heyer, a protester in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the trauma inflicted by white supremacists. These … Continued
In this new podcast, YLI Program Directors Fahad and Montzerrat discuss the history of public transit in San Mateo County and how improvements can benefit us economically, socially and environmentally. They … Continued
The grass really IS greener on the north side of Fresno. Parks and school campuses are open and inviting, unfettered by chain-link fences. There are public pools, tantalizing in scorching Fresno … Continued
Last month, yli celebrated its 103rd policy win! The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to enhance the Social Host Ordinance (SHO), which holds adults responsible for underage alcohol … Continued
The San Mateo County Youth Commission gets it done! From the environment and immigration, to digital privacy and the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, 25 youth commissioners between the … Continued
“My journey throughout Washington [High School] has transformed me. I remember my first day, when I was a bit nervous, shy, and lost, surrounded by red lockers and heather grey … Continued
