The article highlights the omission of youth perspectives in discussions about their futures and community issues. A student from El Puente Academy articulates how young people are acutely aware of their surroundings yet are seldom consulted. The school, underfunded yet rich in potential, fosters aspirations in students who seek meaningful opportunities. It reflects on broader societal challenges such as pollution and housing inequality while emphasizing that young people have valuable insights into solutions. The "Youth Take the Mic" forum symbolizes a chance for youth to address leaders directly and influence their communities' futures.
When adults talk about the future, they rarely include the people who are going to live in it.
Itâs not just about education. Our neighborhoods are hit with pollution, housing injustice, and a lack of public investment.
Our school is small and rooted in our neighborhood, filled with young people who want to thrive.
There are solutions. You could literally walk into a school like mine and ask: What do you need?
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