Bronx Science student wins statewide award for mental health advocacy

Jason Lee, a senior at the Bronx High School of Science, was recently recognized for his advocacy on youth mental health with a state award. Lee, a member of the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (ASAP) under the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), received the 2026 “What's Great in Our State” Youth/Young Adult Award, recognizing young people who step outside their comfort zone to advocate for change in their diverse communities. Lee, whose pare