leadership skills

Walking Through History: How ECYP Shaped My Understanding of Leadership and Courage

2026-03-31T12:27:52-04:00

By Class of 2026 ECYP Fellow Kennedy My experiences traveling to Eastern Europe to learn about Jewish culture, as well as traveling down South to hear more about the civil rights movement, have shaped the kind of leader I want to become. On both trips, I was shown powerful examples of what strong leadership looks like—and the devastating consequences that arise when leaders or entire communities fail to act. Visiting Europe, especially Auschwitz, was a profound eye-opener. You could feel the weight of the horrors that took place there. Seeing the photographs of prisoners, the piles of [...]

Walking Through History: How ECYP Shaped My Understanding of Leadership and Courage2026-03-31T12:27:52-04:00

How Baltimore High School Students Can Best Prepare for University

2026-03-09T16:25:32-04:00

For many high school students, the idea of preparing for university can feel overwhelming. Questions like these often come up: What grades do I need? Which extracurricular activities matter? How do I choose a college major? The truth is that preparing for college involves much more than grades alone. Successful college students often begin preparing years earlier by building academic skills, leadership experience, and a strong sense of purpose. Programs like the Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel focus on helping Baltimore students develop these qualities early in their educational journey. Here are some of the most important steps students [...]

How Baltimore High School Students Can Best Prepare for University2026-03-09T16:25:32-04:00
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