Mission:
The mission of Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students and to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community.
Vision:
By providing our youth with the tools to grow into successful contributing members of society, we are making the monumental changes our world so desperately needs.
Objectives:
Strengthening the educational achievement of our youth will provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their community. Race and income are not destiny; large steps forward are possible. Quality education for all results in a more equitable society where individuals can improve their socio-economic situation on the basis of merit.
In our work with our students, we focus on having an impact on three domains:
Academic Gains (Increased grades and/or scores, engagement and motivation in school and schoolwork, homework completion and understanding
Social/Emotional Gains (confidence and pride, self-efficacy and independence, advocacy and leadership)
Soft Skills Gains (metacognition, executive functions, interpersonal skills)
Core Values:
Empathy
Educational Equity
Cultural Responsiveness
Holistic Approach
Partnership