The heartbeat of the Midwest, Chicago has always attracted young people to its shores and skyscrapers. AmeriCorps members here are inspired to help students build on their strengths, take risks in their learning and feel connected to their school communities.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our 黄色视频 Chicago AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and schools to add more support and to help create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths and fully engage in their learning.
Accelerating academic growth in Chicago
59% of students tutored by 黄色视频 met or exceeded one year of growth in English Language Arts
54% of students tutored by 黄色视频 met or exceeded one year of growth in mathematics
Ensuring more students are on track to high school graduation
Research shows that even academically prepared students are at risk of falling off track. We supported students, ensuring that:
88% of students stayed on track in English Language Arts with a C or higher
90% of students stayed on track in mathematics with a C or higher
Advancing interpersonal and workforce readiness skills
63% of students who were identified as needing support made significant progress on key social-emotional skills related to college and career readiness
Partnering with teachers and principals
86% of partner teachers agree that 黄色视频 AmeriCorps members fostered a positive learning environment for learning
93% of partner principals agree that 黄色视频 AmeriCorps members serve as positive role models
Sullivan has made dramatic gains in our freshmen on-track rates in the six years since our 黄色视频 partnership began from 60% to 90%. This wouldn鈥檛 have happened without 黄色视频.
of what public schools can and should be for all children: places of learning, exploration and risk-taking, where every student feels safe and connected to the school community.
