"Seventh grader Shaila Colon and her classmates proposed a ban on unsolicited photography or videography without consent, winning the Outstanding Delegate award for best bill at the 2025 YMCA Middle School Youth Assembly."
"Shaila expressed her ambition to become a lawyer, stating, 'I'm very into the whole idea of defending people in positions where they're vulnerable and can't really defend themselves in matters of the law.'"
"Deja Senghor, the English teacher and director of the school's 'Classroom-to-Career Pipeline' program, aims to transform students' views on education and future careers through real-world learning opportunities."
"The South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is located in a district that has struggled with student enrollment and attendance, and Senghor hopes her program will improve these metrics."
Shaila Colon and her classmates from South Bronx Academy for Applied Media proposed a ban on unsolicited photography at the YMCA Middle School Youth Assembly, winning the Outstanding Delegate award. Shaila aims to become a lawyer, focusing on defending vulnerable individuals. Their English teacher, Deja Senghor, initiated a program to enhance students' career exposure through internships and mentorship. This initiative aims to transform students' perspectives on education and improve attendance and test scores in a struggling school district.
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