FLI
History
Through FLI, high school students gain the practical tools, programmatic support and inspiration to accomplish their dreams in a manner that creates worthwhile projects that benefit the community.
Developed over a decade of reflective practice and scholarly research in youth/leadership development, service-learning and education reform, The Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Passion-to-Action© curriculum and pedagogical approach is comprised of the most effective, research-based components of successful youth, education and service-learning programs. Every aspect of the FLI program has been tested and proven, allowing FLI to provide the most powerful, positive impact for our students, schools and communities. FLI is a nimble organization, aware of innovation and best practices in order to maximize upon each student’s ability and commitment to contribute in meaningful ways.
Since the fall of 2004, The Future Leaders Institute team has met with principals and top administrators of more than 35 Bay Area public, public charter, Catholic and independent high schools. With 100% interest and the word spreading rapidly both within and beyond the Bay Area, we created a strategic plan that allows for calculated growth in order to ensure an unwavering focus on providing a high-quality learning experience for each and every participant, school and community we serve.
In January of 2005, The Future Leaders Institute launched its program at The Athenian School in Danville. The Athenian pioneer FLI Team Members designed and executed projects that reflected the diversity of their interests including photography, education, music and philosophy. Their projects raised awareness and funds for the social causes of greatest concern to each student, from the local homeless community to international human rights abuses.
After a successful pilot year, FLI grew to serve more Athenian students in its second year, and expanded to serve Albany High School, a diverse public high school in northern Alameda County. After another year of outstanding results, FLI is thrilled to announce a deepening impact (400% growth) within Albany High, and new partnerships with two additional high schools: Oakland High School and Alameda Community Learning Center (a charter school). In 2006-07, FLI will serve 75 students from 10 public high schools and one Catholic school in Alameda County.
FLI Historical Fact: Shown below is the original drawing by K.C. Gallagher, the undisputed winner of FLI's 2004 logo-design contest. Much thanks to K.C. for his brilliance and to digital designer, Alice Schlein, for her fabulous graphic interpretation. There are many interpretations of the FLI logo. What do you see?
