Youth United Summer Academy

July 25, 2025 · Merced

Youth United successfully completed YU summer academy which trained youth on how to lead a campaign to pass measures in the City of Merced.

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