Sacramento is home to a welcoming community known for its commitment to improving opportunities for young people. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is proud to work alongside teachers and community partners to support students across the city.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento 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 Sacramento
48% of students tutored by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento AmeriCorps members met or exceeded their growth target in English Language Arts
32% of students tutored by Â鶹ÊÓƵ met or exceeded their growth target 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. Â鶹ÊÓƵ supported students, ensuring that:
88% of students stayed on track in English Language Arts with a C or higher.
89% of students stayed on track in mathematics with a C or higher.
Fewer off-track students
57% of students who started the year with a D or F in English Language Arts courses who were tutored by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento AmeriCorps members ended the year with an A, B or C
63% of students who started the year with a D or F in math courses who were tutored by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento AmeriCorps members ended the year with an A, B or C
Advancing interpersonal and workforce readiness skills
68% 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
91% of Sacramento partner teachers agree that AmeriCorps members increase students’ enjoyment of school
100% of Sacramento partner principals agree that Â鶹ÊÓƵ has an overall positive impact on their school’s climate
When it comes to academic deficits, organizations that put students first should be on the front lines of service. In those front lines, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is unwavering.
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.
