Education & Youth
Dr. Anne Keke: A champion for educational excellence and community voice in Aurora
Under Dr. Anne Keke’s tenure as Aurora Public Schools' board president, APS increased teacher pay, hired additional mental health professionals, and secured the passage of a monumental $1 billion bond measure; an unprecedented investment in Aurora schools and infrastructure.
CU official stresses importance of higher education access for all
The ALG Parent Engagement Committee recently welcomed Dr. Amy Hutton, Director of Inclusive Community Engagement at the University of Colorado Boulder, for a transformative...
School superintendents call on community to rally around public education
Both Michael Giles Jr. of Aurora and Chris Smith of Cherry Creek offered blunt assessments of the challenges faced by their districts. But they also reassured the packed house at ALG headquarters that they are doing everything in their power to mitigate those challenges. And they called on parents and the community at-large to rally to their cause.
ALG thanks Banc of California for empowering our youth
On December 12, 2024 ALG Youth Empowerment participants had the opportunity to attend a financial literacy program focused on budgeting. Each student was provided with a $200 budget to shop for holiday gifts on Amazon, with a key lesson: they could not exceed their budget.
First English class graduation was an inspiring moment
This program, which began in early January 2024, was designed to help newcomers and immigrants improve their English skills. Over the course of the year, the group witnessed incredible progress from its students.
ALG thanks JPMorganChase for donating supply-filled school backpacks
Over the past two years, in a partnership with the African Leadership Group, banking giant JPMorganChase has donated supply-filled backpacks to more than 400 students in Denver and Aurora.
My trip to camp
By the time camp was over, I didn’t want to leave. I felt happy, relaxed, and full of memories I knew I’d be thinking about for a long time.
Charter schools face political crossroads
The African Leadership Group, through its advocacy and civic engagement, aims to improve educational quality and options for our families. Our action agenda includes...
ALG urges high school seniors: Apply NOW for Daniels Fund scholarships!
High school seniors with good grades should not miss this opportunity: The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program is accepting applications through October 15.
Organization led by ALG members shows perseverance pays off
Editor's note" This article was written by Vivian Mensah. Vivian is the cofounder of Diversifying Our Communities (DOC), a nonprofit organization that provides personalized educational...
