Students prepare for the 2023 Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI). English Language Learners Cindy Sorto Avila and Isaac Cortes train to participate in PR/HYLI which affords Hispanic/Latino youth in 11th and 12th grades greater insight into the dynamic nature of State government and offers participants the opportunity to develop leadership skills for civic engagement and advocacy in their respective communities. Students interact with positive role models such as Puerto Rican/Hispanic elected officials, educators, and business leaders, and debate proposed Bills in a mock assembly taking place in the NYS Capitol building. They are chaperoned by ENL teacher Mr. Jeffrey Salinger.
