Voices
    Youth Voices

    Leimert Park

    We take a look at Leimert Park through the eyes of a strong group of young people deeply connected to the rich energy and history of the neighborhood.

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    Youth Voices

    Northeast L.A. Riverfront

    For our newest installment of Youth Voices, we are partnering with three diverse high schools located near the L.A. River.

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    NELA Riverfront

    L.A. River School

    Meet the students from L.A. River School, whose proximity to the L.A. River offers unique opportunities for the students.

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    NELA Riverfront

    L.A. Leadership Academy

    Meet the students from L.A. Leadership Academy, located in one of the original suburbs of Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights.

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    NELA Riverfront

    ArtLAB

    Meet the students from ArtLab, one of three LAUSD pilot high schools that are part of the Sotomayor Learning Academies.

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    Education Notes
    Follow Youth Voices in the classroom; the curriculum, implementation and challenges from the educators' perspective.
    Students Share their Vision for a Northeast L.A. Riverfront District
    Aug 27, 2013

    Students Share their Vision for a Northeast L.A. Riverfront District

    Leimert Park Workshop #4: Community Interviews
    Aug 1, 2013

    Leimert Park Workshop #4: Community Interviews

    by Rubi Fregoso
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    Professional Dev.
    Get the latest on the Departures Youth Voices professional development workshops for educators.
    Exploring Identity Through Storytelling and Map Building
    Feb 5, 2013

    Exploring Identity Through Storytelling and Map Building

    by Rubi Fregoso
    Playing is Learning
    Dec 16, 2011

    Playing is Learning

    by Rubi Fregoso
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    Featured Murals
    Explore Los Angeles neighborhoods through the eyes of the Youth Voices Producers.
    Bryant Recinos Neighborhood Mural
    Jun 18, 2013

    Bryant Recinos Neighborhood Mural

    by Bryant Recinos
    Mario Delfin Neighborhood Mural
    Jun 11, 2013

    Mario Delfin Neighborhood Mural

    by Mario Delfin

    Featured Maps
    Students map their memories and experiences as they explore their community.
    Leimert Park: A Community Map
    Jul 11, 2013

    Leimert Park: A Community Map

    by Departures Youth Voices
    Bashiri Maps his Leimert Park
    Jul 9, 2013

    Bashiri Maps his Leimert Park

    by Bashiri Gowie
    Funders and Partners

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