Pandemic Spotlights Racial Disparities in Education
Young people of color in middle schools and high schools… Read Article
Posts in: "Reconnecting Youth"
What’s Behind Washington State’s Low Graduation Rates?
At 79.4%, Washington State ranks 44th in terms of high… Read Article
A Simple Mistake That Changed My Life
At first-blush, E.D.’s story doesn’t make you think ‘high school… Read Article
Why do Students of Color Drop Out More Than Their Peers?
For an area that has just 47% white students… Read Article
Overcoming the loss of both parents, Zena is thriving
Losing a parent is incredibly tough. Losing both your parents… Read Article
UPDATE: November’s High School Diploma
November is the first person in her family to earn her high school diploma. The Reconnecting Youth program helped set her up for success after circumstances worked against her. Read Article
Education Through Poverty Barriers
Digging through garbage for food. Stealing clothes. Unplanned pregnancy. Ingrid faced an uphill battle in keeping up in school. See how she got back on track with Reconnecting Youth. Read Article
The ‘Key’ to Reconnecting Youth
Banks thrive when the community they serve thrives. That’s just one reason Key Bank Pacific Region President Carol Nelson cares about giving back. KeyBank is a partner in our Reconnecting Youth work, ensuring students stay on track to graduate. Carol also has a personal stake in Reconnecting Youth – she’s seen nonprofits from both sides, as a board member and a recipient of services. Read Article
Overcoming Education Roadblocks
High school is a tough time for most. Peer pressure, fitting in...add living in different countries and keeping up with all the different education systems. Meet Nimco, who never gave up on herself. She completed high school through Reconnecting Youth and paved her own path toward her dreams. Read Article
“You’re Hired” is Just the Beginning for Anna
Anna heard the words “You’re hired” at the 100k Opportunities Initiative Job Fair in Seattle. The one day event brings together more than 30 employers looking to fill positions with more than one-thousand youth looking for employment opportunities. Read Article