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institute for student Empowerment

The Institute for Student Empowerment is engaged in one of the longest and most in-depth independent research projects measuring the attitudes and behaviors of students who emanates from economically challenged communities pertaining to education and its impact on their future financial well-being.

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​Courageous Conversation Series 
Our new client, Ararat Charter Organization, serves a predominately Armenian student population. The Institute has been retained to provide training to the Board of Directors, Teachers, and Parents on the subjects of "Race, Bias and Diversity."

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Why Did White Slave-Owners Hate Freed Slaves?
Is It Possible to Deliver A Message About Slavery And White Supremacy In A Non-Accusatory Manner -- And Still Maintain The Integrity Of the Message And Create The Necessary Impact?

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Will we lose our black and brown Boys academically with distant learning?

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"If All You Know Is Punishment --- If All You Know Is "Go to the Principal's office -- You lose," Wes Hall trains teachers "Strategies to Re-Engage Disengaged Students." 
Click here for more information about our Professional Development Training

If our boys are struggling to learn via the classroom, how much more of a challenge with Distant Learning?



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my brother's keeper

CEO, Mr. Wes Hall, co-authored the district's "My Brother's Keeper Implementation Plan." The plan coordinated departments across the district in an effort to help young men of color gain academic proficiency. More information can be found here

the greatness academy

The "Greatness Academy," partners life skills with finances. The Elective Course helps students gain a deeper understanding of the value of education and its enormous impact on their future financial well-being. The program was created in 2010 and is currently being taught at Acknerar Academies in Compton, California. More information can be found here

Annual Conference Series

Since 2013, The Institute has aided in the planning, recruitment, organizing and implementation of the Annual Young Men of Color Conference for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Click here for more information                                              

Student voices - television show

"Inside Student Voices," television show empowers students to make their voices, ideas, and opinions be heard. CEO, Mr. Wes Hall, is the Host of the show. Mr. Hall co-created the district's Young Men of Color Initiative and currently heads the project under the direction of Dr. Brenda Manuel. Click here for more information

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