Make The Road Nevada

Category: Youth Power Project

  • We Deserve Clean Water, CCSD: How YPP Is Making Waves 

    Make the Road Nevada’s Youth Power Project is demanding clean water from the Clark County School District through their newest campaign, Water Access For All.  Youth Justice Organizer, Kathia Sotelo-Calderon and YPP members are fighting for equitable access to clean water, highlighting the risks of water-related health concerns; some of these risks include diarrhea, dysentery,…

  • Hear Our Voices Through Art

    The Youth Power Project and its members hosted an Art Night in Action these past few weeks. They met on January 11,13,18, and 20 at the Make the Road office, 4250 Bonanza Rd. Suite 20. The purpose of these events is to remind the Las Vegas Youth of the immense power they own, and to…

  • Young Students Making a Mark

    We want to congratulate these young people who have joined UNLV’s student government this semester as they embark on their journeys to create a more inclusive campus.  “Young People, when informed and empowered,  when they realize that what they do truly make  a difference, can indeed change the world.”  -Jane Goodall   Many young people…

  • YPP Back to School Action Wrap-Up

    Thursday, August 19, 2021, | The Youth Power Project and partners took to the streets to continue demanding of the Clark County School District to reallocate funds from the CCSDPD back into the education of our students and the hiring of mental health professionals, counselors, school nurses, and college advisors who are in desperate need…

  • School During COVID

    Here comes August, the month where we gather our children and send them back to school. After last school year where virtual learning brought many struggles for students and parents alike, many families might be happy to finally be able to return to in-person learning. This school year, however, isn’t like other years. Our children…

  • Reflecting Our Reality: Diversity in our Schools Curriculum

    The Youth Power Project is a group of politically active youth who fight for issues that impact youth in our state. It is youth led and youth organized, given this they are the best voices to speak out about anything educational justice. Currently, they have been joining forces with other youth leaders across the state…

  • Students and Teachers are being heard.

    Superintendent Jara has a conversation with Latinx families. Our members had the opportunity to meet with Superintendent Jara this week and the topics covered are important to know. Here’s the run-down on the topics covered and the answers our community deserves.  Family Support during this time is crucial to a successful school year. To do…

  • The Youth Power Project Presents: Gen Z VoiceZ

    A TRUE SOCIAL JUSTICE SPACE On July 31st, The Youth Power Project (YPP) hosted Gen Z VoiceZ, an open-mic Facebook Live event where youth between 14-21 showcased their talents in an empowering way. The night featured energetic performances that shared, expressed, and set the tone for the night. The performances varied from singing, dancing, and…

  • CCSD Educators and Students Demand Change

    Wednesday, June 24, 2020— Make the Road NV and school personnel joined the Youth Power Project leaders as they gathered in front of Desert Pines High School to combat the school-to-prison pipeline and call for the defunding of the Clark County School District Police Department. Angelica who is part of support staff in an elementary school,…

  • Youth Power Project takes Washington D.C.

    Youth Power Project takes Washington D.C.

    Make The Road Youth Leaders had a big week last week! We were part of a week of actions to Welcome Back Congress to remind them that they work for us, and that there is still a lot of work to do for our communities. Many organizations threw down for the days of action on…