AASB 71st Annual Conference and Youth Leadership Institute Conference
From November 7 to 11, 2024, five BSSD Youth Leadership representatives attended the AASB 71st Annual Conference and Youth Leadership Institute, held at the Hilton Anchorage. This year’s theme was “Investing in Students, Strengthening Public Schools.”
The Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) is an integral part of the annual conference, bringing high school students together to hone their leadership skills and empower them to be change-makers in their schools and communities. Our student leaders had the opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers, participate in breakout sessions with student leaders from other school districts, and meet school board members from BSSD and other districts.
The student leaders who attended were Janrenth (Koyuk), Ava (Savoonga), Blaine (Stebbins), Robert (Teller), and Xevera (White Mountain). The chaperone for the group was Sisa Paje (Stebbins).
During the conference, our student leaders shared their school successes and challenges and presented their vision for the school district and their communities. They fully engaged in the activities and enjoyed the entire experience.
By:
Sisa Paje
Stebbins Teacher