Why The NYS?

We believe in our youth. We believe in their talent, their intellectual capacity, their passion, and energy to lead. With our democracy at risk and education suffering from increased lack of funding and students impacted by poverty, mental illness, and mass incarceration.

Meet students from around the country
Work with civil rights legends and experts
Broaden academic visions
Expand students’ boundaries
Increase high school graduation rates
Lower unemployment rates
Improve economic mobility and opportunities
Improve school discipline
Decrease crime and over-incarceration
Increase educational achievement
Decrease human and socio-economic costs
Increase STEMM awareness & opportunities
Develop tools for increased communication
Diminish racial barriers
Unify law enforcement and the community