The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, highlights and upcoming events. Have a question or comment? Please contact us at info@aaylc-co.org.
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By empowering students, you can engage them further in learning, provide a more democratic learning experience and, of course, find the most powerful resource in the classroom. Source
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Executive Director's Corner
Youth in America are making strides to change the world around them. From powerful social media movements to political organizing and protesting on the ground, the voice of young people has convinced society to take them seriously. One major factor in student engagement is empowerment. When youth are “empowered,” they have the skills, critical awareness, and opportunities to positively impact their lives, the lives of other individuals, organizations, and communities. They have the confidence to take risks and are aware that failure is a step toward progress. It is not a sign to give up.
Some people are born with an internal sense of “what if” and the prompting to act on it. Most look to the world around them to gain the ideas, excitement, and skills to explore their potential. Encouragement and opportunities go a long way in helping a student take on new experiences. A caring mentor, parent, caregiver, teacher, or youth development provider can be a powerful ally in youth empowerment. The AAYLC strives to provide opportunities and experiences that will empower youth to be the best version of themselves.
Sincerely,
Shantelle Bridges
Executive Director
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Empowering Student Voice Through Classroom Culture
Empowering student voice transforms a learner from being an observer to an initiator. We've all seen students who walk in the door on the first day of school with a fixed mindset. Their previous educational experience may have led them to believe ...
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www.edutopia.org
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Student of the Month - Mateen Saeed-Briggs |
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As a professional photographer in the making, Mateen Saeed-Briggs has played an instrumental role both in front of and behind the camera. With a 3.65 GPA, this freshman at Harrison High School recognizes the impact of storytelling through pictures. Mateen’s love of history helps him to understand the significance of photos communicating past events. He strives to convey his narrative for the future. Mateen aspires to attend a HBCU studying photojournalism.
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5 Ways to Empower Students
What's the most powerful resource in your classroom? Is it the formidable stack of textbooks, the encyclopedia, the computer? It's something collective -- the diverse imaginations, observations, opinions, hopes and dreams of students.
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www.edutopia.org
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Across the Board
Empowerment and leadership seemed like foreign concepts to me since I was a terribly shy child. I was introspective and artistic, spending a lot of time drawing, painting, writing, singing, and playing make-believe. Despite my crippling shyness, I enrolled in drama, dance, and choir classes in high school. I was driven by a desire to express myself artistically. My drama teacher, Mr. S, recognized my creative spirit and encouraged me to take on leadership in the arts. I loved and respected him so much that I unquestioningly took his advice: I directed plays, choreographed musicals, and wrote scripts. I was indeed empowered, and to this day reflect on my teen years with great pride. My empowered leadership inspired my desire to “pay it forward.” I pursued a career in education so that I could provide that same empowerment to our multitalented youth, which I continue to pursue still as an educator and as an AAYLC board member. Thank you, Mr. S!
Sincerely,
Lisa Fetman
Board Director
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2022 AAYLC Virtual Education Series |
Although will not have an in-person conference this year, we are excited to provide our 2022 AAYLC Virtual Education Series. We are pleased to offer a variety of engaging sessions that will educate, empower, and enlighten 6 - 12 grade students each Saturday in March. Each week we will focus on the following areas:
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3/05 - S.T.E.A.M.
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3/12 - Financial Literacy | Entrepreneurship
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3/19 - College Prep | Workforce Readiness
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3/26 - Black History | Personal Growth | Leadership
Registration is FREE! Sessions are one hour long. Start times are 9:00am and 10:30am MST. Prize giveaways (Gift Cards, Headphones, Laptops) each week! For more information and registration, please click here. |
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AAYLC Parent Session: Get in the Know, Stay in the Know: Properly Preparing After High School |
Is your child ready for life after high school? Too often students make it to their junior and senior year without having the proper access to information. They need to be able to make informed choices that will have a positive outcome on their future. Join us for a lively discussion on preparing students for the next phase of their personal development. Whether its college or workforce readiness, we’ll have some options for YOU! Facilitator: LaConti S. Bryant, Ed.D We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 10th from 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST. ***Students are welcome to attend!*** To register for this session, please click here.
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Wynn Marchman Scholarships and Grants |
The commitment of the AAYLC is to support, promote and foster leadership, education, and positive self-esteem among our youth. Our youth leadership scholarships and grants provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing college or vocational studies upon graduation from high school. Grants are given to assist other students in grades 6-11 who are interested in participating in an educational program, event or activity sponsored by their school, church, or community. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2022. If you live in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado and would like to apply for a scholarship or grant, click here. |
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Building Up Our Community |
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Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
This month we are spotlighting the Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation, which made a generous donation to the AAYLC in February. We are thankful for their generosity and dedication to the AAYLC’s mission. We wish to send a very special thank you for helping us ensure we continue to offer top-notch conferences and programming for youth and their families.
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AAYLC Volunteers Wanted!
Are you looking for ways you can utilize your skill set to serve the community? We have the opportunity for YOU! The AAYLC is regularly seeking volunteers to assist with various initiatives. If you would like to be a part of our team, please click here. |
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