The Transformative Power of Youth Organizing Coaches

Uploaded on: September 28, 2023

Primary Author(s): National Equity Project

This BELE learning brief highlights how near-peer mentors and Youth Organizing Coaches can help school districts listen to and respond to the experiences of students. The brief explores four key insights on how the role can be implemented in schools to uplift student voices and support education leaders to partner more meaningfully with students.

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