About the Project

The “English Learners Leading Change” project supports the creation of a student-led club for Emerging Bilingual and immigrant high school students to provide academic language support, social connection, and leadership development. The club will be coordinated across four campuses where a core team of students will plan monthly meetings, organize cultural events, and build welcoming environments for newcomers. Activities such as language games, peer mentorship, and community-building exercises are designed to strengthen language acquisition, increase reclassification rates, and promote a sense of belonging. The program also involves families and community partners and includes field trips to universities and cultural institutions. By empowering students to lead with empathy and advocate for equity, this project builds school unity and prepares participants to thrive as multilingual, community-engaged leaders.