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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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"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." 
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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.
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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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