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Laguna Beach students describe gains from First Generation Leaders program
Summary
High-school students and program coordinator Yvonne Redard told the school board that the First Generation Leaders program (year three) offers mentorship, college exposure, a book club and a partnership academy with IVC; staff said 19–20% of recent graduating classes identify as first-generation and the district plans to scale earlier into middle and elementary grades.
Students and program staff presented the First Generation Leaders program to the Laguna Beach Unified School District board on May 8, describing how mentorship, college visits and targeted supports help students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
Coordinator Yvonne Redard outlined program elements — a first-gen book club…
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