Check out our students’ mention on Channel 13′s newscast: http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/204465301.html

http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=48f6e901c1e6da46bf78f3a19&id=7b49c86056

Leaders present on the importance of teachers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OArUbGgyoI

“Or take Erica Mosca, a first-generation college graduate, who moved to Las Vegas in 2008 to teach at Goldfarb Elementary School. This past year, Mosca used her savings to start “Leaders in Training,” a nonprofit that is partnering with Las Vegas high schools to help students get on the path to college. High school freshman leaders from East Career and Technical Academy, Las Vegas High School, Advanced Technologies Academy, Eldorado High School and Green Valley High School volunteer in a Goldfarb elementary classroom, receive help on their own homework from volunteer teachers three days a week and collaborate on projects that connect their high school curriculum to real life. Last month, the group traveled by train to President Barack Obama’s inauguration. While only in its first year, the program has an ambitious plan for its young leaders and future first-generation college graduates that includes improved academic performance, career internships, financial literacy, college readiness and leadership development.”

http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=48f6e901c1e6da46bf78f3a19&id=99fe512822&e=21643d9be2

Check out five leaders’ Presidential Inauguration trip summaries on “Out the Mouths of Babes” http://outthemouthsofbabes.com/

Amazingly, the Leaders in Training won Presidential Inauguration Tickets from Nevada Senator Harry Reid’s Office. Follow 15 east Las Vegas students’ journey to 12 states, 3 colleges & the 57th Presidential Inauguration over 7 days & 40+ train hours on facebook & twitter @LIT_LV!

http://eepurl.com/tG8kj

Holiday Rally Video

Please watch the Holiday Rally fundraiser video above created by 9th grade leader Linda Ly. In a semester, we’ve spent approximately $10,000 and are hoping to raise $11,000 for summer and Year 2 programming, which matches the Founder’s initial financial contribution. Thank you for considering donating!

Seeking popcorn & gift wrap: have extra popcorn and/or gift wrap laying around? Leaders in Training will be popping some kernels and wrapping some gifts at a local holiday craft fair for fundraising purposes. Send ‘em over: Leaders in Training, 1651 Orchard Valley Drive Las Vegas, NV 89142. Thanks!