YOUTH LEARNING INITIATIVE
Providing FREE Online Summer Classes
to Close the Achievement Gap
ABOUT
Youth Learning Initiative (YLI), founded by college students, has set out to provide FREE online summer classes to provide opportunities for elementary school children to strengthen and reinforce their learning. Our mission is to close the achievement gap and offer opportunities to children in need during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
According to research, COVID-19 pandemic has impacted underserved families. Job losses have led to struggles with housing, food, and medical care. Those still employed face the challenge of finding child care for children learning online. Additionally, in normal circumstances, summer vacation is one of the major causes of the achievement gap in the United States. Children from under-resourced communities fall behind their peers by months each summer. This is due to the lack of opportunities available to strengthen and reinforce learning. We want to help change this.
CLASSES
All classes have AT MOST a 1:5 teacher to student ratio.
On the registration form, you and your student will select which sessions work best for you.
Your child may only be enrolled in one session.
FAQ
WHAT ARE THE CLASSES ABOUT?
Depending on your child's grade level, classes will cover material they have learned throughout their previous year of school. There will be no homework, tests, or quizzes. Our goal is to have fun, engaging, hands on experiences rather than traditional classes.
DO THE CHILDREN NEED MATERIALS?
All your child needs is access to an electronic device capable of video calling, and internet connection!
WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?
June 1, 2021
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
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