Redefining Youth Leadership
From Educate U.S. by Leon Media Network
February 9, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 119
About this episode
This episode features Dr. Louisa Ortega discussing student activism and the 4Cs framework for fostering youth leadership.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Louisa Ortega, Executive Director of the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project to explore student activism. Dr. Ortega discusses how modern students are leveraging social justice education and the 4Cs framework:Culture, Community, Civic Engagement, and College readiness to demand accountability and drive change. From historic walkouts to the halls of the State Capitol, we examine how fostering a sense of belonging and agency is creating the next generation of leaders to move beyond the classroom and into the center of civic power. Please visit https://www.clylp.org ( https://www.clylp.org ) to learn more, contribute, or find applications for youth leadership programs. The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea. Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Stacey, Patrice
Guest: Dr. Louisa Ortega
Topics covered
- student activism
- social justice education
- youth leadership
- civic engagement
- community
- college readiness
Keywords
- youth leadership
- student activism
- social justice
- 4Cs framework
- civic engagement
- community
- college readiness
Sponsors
Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC, Positively Tea
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Educate U.S.
Books & works: Educate U.S. podcast
Places: State Capitol
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