Educating toward a multiracial democracy means centering the needs, experiences, and identities of each and every young person; addressing issues of racial and social justice; encouraging respectful, equitable, and informed participation; and supporting engagement and problem-solving within and across diverse communities. Schools and other youth-serving institutions that promote education for a multiracial democracy are places where young people build supportive communities, figure out who they are in relation to peers from a diverse backgrounds, and collectively contribute to a better society for all.

As evidenced by a 2019 survey, California is home to at least 110 self-identified youth organizing groups that serve high school students. Many of these groups offer vital opportunities for their members to advocate for changes to government policy and/or engage current and future voters in government elections. Extensive training and support is provided by young adult staff who come from the community served by the youth organizing group (or one that is similarly situated). They serve as credible mentors who can act as a bridge between adolescent members and adult allies.