Albany Unified School District arranged a trip to Virginia described as being for “young men and women of color,” where students toured Historically Black Colleges and Universities and took part in discussions on topics like social justice. The details came from records obtained by the parental rights group Defending Education and shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The school board approved the trip, which cost the district $42,845.
According to district materials, the trip was part of a broader mentoring effort. The program is described as creating a space where students can talk openly about their experiences while building academic and personal skills. It includes conversations about leadership, mental health, education, and self-awareness, with the stated goal of helping participants succeed and make a broader impact.
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