About Us
Our Rural Youth Engagement and Leadership Project seeks to partner with youth, not to or for them, for this work to continue for future generations.
We believe in focusing in three primary areas to co-create schools for the future.
Fostering Joy
Cultivating Healing
Transformation
Connection at the Core
Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel, CEO and president of Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning
“Parents and educators alike know that students’ academic growth and recovery are dependent upon social and emotional skills and environments that are conducive to learning. When students feel engaged — when they feel connected to the classroom and the content — they perform better academically. At its core, social and emotional learning is integral to academic achievement and develops lifelong learners.”
Let’s Work Together
We are committed to working closely with Rural Professional Learning Network in in partnership with Del Norte County Office of Education to develop and deliver high-quality supports that meet the most critical needs.
We want to hear from you. Please contact the RPLN Team with questions, considerations, or partnership ideas.