YOUNG ORGANIZERS UNITED (Y.O.U.)
Who are Y.O.U.?
Y.O.U., Young Organizers United, is a group of high school youth from various backgrounds, who are dedicated to strengthening multi-issue and multi-racial coalitions designed to overcome ethnic and racial disparate treatment in high schools. YOU members believe in student voice, inclusivity, and equity for all learners.
What Does Y.O.U. believe in?
Y.O.U. members believe the student voice is crucial in shaping and implementing policies that concern their education. Y.O.U. embraces policies of inclusiveness to protect individuals against discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, age, or other categorizations used to oppress. Y.O.U. works to provide information, skills, and leadership training to help empower youth. Y.O.U. also embraces student-centered learning (SCL), and works actively to promote SCL practices throughout the Manchester School District.