First-Ever Local Leaders National Summit ’22

By Jill Buck | March 8, 2022 | Comments Off on First-Ever Local Leaders National Summit ’22

This past Saturday, on Feb. 26th, Local Leaders from across the nation, gathered together (via GoogleMeet), to participate in the first-ever Local Leaders of the 21st Century National Summit.  Never have Local Leaders clubs met, learned with, and collaborated together in this way.  All Local Leaders clubs, and even some that are not yet officially…

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STEM Academy Local Leaders At A Glance

By Jill Buck | March 8, 2022 | Comments Off on STEM Academy Local Leaders At A Glance

One year ago, STEM Academy welcomed the creation of their greenhouse – a place to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for their school and community that live in a food desert.  However, there is a major issue:  During the winter months, the greenhouse is completely unusable due to freezing temperatures.  To mend this, STEM Academy…

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A Look Into West Side High Local Leaders

By Jill Buck | March 8, 2022 | Comments Off on A Look Into West Side High Local Leaders
West Side High Local Leaders holding up peace signs and wearing their Local Leaders of the 21st Century shirts Celebrating becoming a Local Leaders Club with their Faculty Advisor. Pictured: Mr. Deaver, Lilian (President), Rofiat, Philip, Favour, Fathia, Ashley, Barbara, Ub, Nicholas, Whelmina, Kayla

    Even with the circumstances steadily improving due to vaccine distribution and boosted immunities, school districts and their constituents are still being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and a stalled supply chain. Based in the food desert of Newark (NJ), West Side High School and their broader Newark School District, are facing these…

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