Parks Win!

July 16, 2025 · Merced

Youth United receives news from Christopher Jensen, the director of Parks and Recreation, that park improvements were made to Flanagan park as a result of our “Decay or Merced Parks” article presented in December of 2024.

For decades student leadership has been limited to established traditions that often muted their voices and stifled change. WE BELIEVE that through our partnership with yli an entirely new level of public service, leadership, justice, and equity is being achieved by students and staff. Our yli student-leaders are transforming school culture through their ongoing advice and advocacy with our adult-leaders. Together we have discovered new ways to serve, challenge, lead, and value our students’ experiences!

Todd Lile, Superintendent, Madera Unified