Mayor's Children's Cabinet
Student Vision Adopted!
In 2023, Learn to Earn Dayton, in partnership with the City of Dayton, embarked on an ambitious three-year initiative to transform how our community supports its youth. The goal was simple yet profound: center student voices to determine the true needs, priorities, and wishes of our young people.
The culmination of this process is the Student Vision for Dayton—a master planning document created by, for, and about young people. This roadmap is designed for the city, local schools, and youth service organizations to utilize as they set policy and funding priorities. Ultimately, it encourages a fundamental shift in the way we all do business, govern, and advocate for the next generation.
By building the Mayor's Children's Cabinet and surrounding it with national expertise and local determination, we are ensuring that when our youth speak, Dayton doesn't just listen—we act!
A Roadmap Defined by Youth
Through deep community engagement, Dayton’s young people identified four major priority areas that require our collective attention:
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Leadership Opportunities
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Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
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Mental Health and Bullying Prevention
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College and Career Readiness
The Student Vision for Dayton details a clear vision, specific goals, and targeted strategies for each of these pillars. Far from a static document left on a shelf, the plan includes a rigorous theory of change, a breakdown of the "enabling conditions" required for success, a comprehensive resource guide, and a live implementation tracker to ensure measurable progress.
This milestone would not have been possible without the immense contributions of our community. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to every young person across the city who participated in this process, the numerous partner organizations who opened their doors, and our dedicated engagement facilitators: Shawneika Pope, Nikol Miller, James Cosby, Trey Clements, Mike Squire, and Johnaton Johnson.
