Empower youth of color to succeed in school

Summary

Give youth of color in grades 3-8 a solid educational foundation through this free after-school program that delivers academic enrichment through project-based learning and advanced technology tools.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Less than 60% of students of color in Washington State graduate from high school on-time. Students who drop out face a bleak future: reduced earnings, limited employment prospects and higher reliance on public assistance. Early interventions like TechStart provide access to educational opportunities and technology tools and help children develop knowledge, confidence and life skills increase graduation rates. This project will fund 2 classes serving up to 24 students in grades 3-8 for one year.

How will this project solve this problem?

TechStart uses an engaging project-based learning curriculum that incorporates Washington State Grade Level Expectations in Science, Math and Writing to emphasizes academic mastery of these core subjects using technology as an educational tool.

Potential Long Term Impact

The TechStart program increases school success and gives students the skills, knowledge and experience of using technology tools for learning. By the time they begin high school they are confident, eager and have the tools needed to graduate on-time.

Project Message

Getting every child to graduate high school with a meaningful diploma in their hands is one of the biggest challenges our country faces.
- Margaret Spelling, Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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