Wrapping up LEAP Conference

Here's a post from CISL facilitator Sally Brownfield on last week's LEAP Conference in Tacoma. LEAP (Latino/a Educational Achievement Project) was founded in 1998 with a mission to improve the academic achievement of Latino/a students in Washington state. To learn more about LEAP, go to their Website at www.leapwa.org.

Now, here's the report from Sally:

Last week I attended the LEAP conference in Tacoma. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, I was only able to attend the first day of the conference, but I attended two great workshops and the evening banquet.

This conference was centered on high school students. About three-fourths of the 800 people attending were high school students. The second day of the conference was Legislative Day in Olympia. The students went to Olympia, visited the Capitol, spoke with legislators and learned first-hand how our state government works. Such a positive, active learning experience for students.

I do wish more students in our state had such opportunities. As an educator (out of the classroom for three years now), it certainly renewed my excitement for our future possibilites being in the hands of these capable and dedicated young people.

It was also a great pleasure to enjoy a wonderful meal and great conversation with four outstanding students from Bridgeport.