Let’s Transform Culture in Schools
Partnering with school staff, families and youth to create liberatory schools.
In the United States, a student’s zipcode and race can define the quality of education they receive.
Yucca Palm Mutualism partners with school leaders, families, and students to co-create a school culture centered in liberation.
We've identified four elements of thriving schools.
Achievement
Orientation
The deep belief that everyone is valuable and that a commitment to continuous self-improvement supports the entire community to reach its goals.
Cultural
Awareness
The understanding that when we see our identity through multiple societal lenses, we see both ourselves and others fully. The acknowledging of oppressive systems and choosing to disrupt them.
Trauma
Consciousness
The curiosity to examine how past experiences impact our present communication and decision-making. Facilitation of brave spaces to support all with resources for healing.
Community
Connections
The dedication of time and space centered in sharing and listening to diverse perspectives. The strengthening of pathways within the community to build capacity of developing solutions internally.
It Takes The Entire Community
Yucca Palm services families, schools and youth through tailored workshop series and coaching to strengthen these elements.
A Year with YPM
260
Youth Leaders holding direct roles
962
People using YPM resources and tools
67%
Decrease in detention after one academic year
.8
Increase in GPA for YPM participants
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