By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence and social media, young people face unique challenges in navigating their identities, relationships, and contributions to society. […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO As we celebrate Civic Learning Week, it’s crucial to recognize the power of young people in shaping our democracy. Civic engagement isn’t just about voting, […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO History is shaped by those who dare to lead. From Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance against British rule to Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid, George Washington’s […]
By Pam Siebert, Vice President of Community Impact and Evaluation Borrowing this blog’s title from a talk by Dr. Joel Westheimer to a German service-learning conference, it sometimes seems like […]
By Bella Sullivan, Marketing and Events Coordinator When Chloe Ng joined NYLC’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in 2023, she was searching for deeper ways to connect with her community and […]
By Bella Sullivan, Marketing and Events Coordinator Molly Mathis, one of NYLC’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) mentors, has been engaged in service-learning since the sixth grade. When her high-school counselor […]
By Bella Sullivan, Marketing and Events Coordinator Kaleb Sy first began to explore the world of service-learning when he became a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) member for the National Youth […]
By Kristy Verdi, PhD, NYLC Board Member After settling into my seat for the flight back to Florida, there was a little “alone” time away from students and a temporary […]
In East Orange, New Jersey, a group of determined young people came together this year to take part in National Youth Leadership Council’s (NYLC) Youth as Solutions 9/11 Day cohort. […]
By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership, and Bella Sullivan, Marketing and Events Coordinator Youth-adult partnerships are transformative collaborations that go far beyond traditional mentorship. These partnerships create […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning is a transformative educational approach, engaging students worldwide in solving real-world problems through academic learning connected to community action. What began as a primarily […]
By Bella Sullivan, Marketing and Events Coordinator Julia Vickery, the Program Director and Students in Philanthropy Foundation Coordinator of the Abell-Hanger Foundation in Midland, Texas, achieved a significant milestone in […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO As we look ahead after the 2024 presidential election, the National Youth Leadership Council is more determined than ever to empower young people in leading […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Elections often stir strong emotions, intense debate, and heightened stress, making young people who may be new to engaging in civic matters especially susceptible to […]
By Caryn Scheel, 2024 Youth as Solutions Adult Mentor As we enter the last weeks of the 2024 election campaigns, teens across the United States are preparing for an election […]
This past year marked a significant milestone for the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) as we partnered with 9/11 Day to inspire and empower young people across the U.S. Through […]
By Grace C. Liu, NYLC Youth Advisory Council Mentor “La la la! Weee wooo weee.” My voice echoed in the quiet room as I completed my vocal warm-up, a ritual […]
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Youth leadership is a driving force behind some of the most significant social, environmental, and political movements of our time. As the challenges facing our […]
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