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Young Men's Leadership Academy at Wheatley (YMLA) in San Antonio ISD is an SAISD Choice School designed for male learners in grades 6–12. Jessica Avalos-Alvarez joins us to share her perspective about YMLA as a teacher of English and writing courses, sponsor of clubs like the National Honors Society, cross country coach, and parent of a sixth grade student.

On San Antonio's East Side, San Antonio ISD is offering innovative programs to meet the needs of the community. At Young Men's Leadership Academy, students can experience brother and camaraderie in a single-sex environment for boys in grades 4-12, while gaining valuable lessons in leadership and character. At Sam Houston High School, students enrolled in the Cyber P-TECH USA program learn about cybersecurity careers through job shadowing and internships, while earning a high school diploma, industry certifications and an associate's degree. Derrick Brown, Principal at Young Men's Leadership Academy, and Kaye Robinson, Coordinator at Cyber P-TECH USA at Sam Houston High School, join us to share the benefits of these programs and how they respond to the needs of the East Side community. These programs, along with other SAISD choice schools, are currently holding their second enrollment window through April 16, 2021.