Bridging the Achievement Gap: Ways to Strengthen Your Case for Support in Youth Programming

Atlanta

Learn about the latest research trends in educational achievement and gain advice on how to gather support for and develop youth programming in your community.

This class is intended for staff of nonprofit organizations serving youth (ages 10-18).

This event is part of our Funding for Education Month.

Free
90 minutes

Recent research conducted by Johns Hopkins sociology professor Karl Alexander and his colleagues shows that low-income youth suffer significantly from a loss of academic skills over the summertime. And the losses pile up, contributing to an achievement gap that can make the difference between whether students set out on a path for college or decide to drop out of high school. Youth enrichment programs in the summer and throughout the year are know to help keep youth engaged and on track with school.

Ronald Skeete, College Success Director for the Atlanta Education Fund, will share information and the latest statistics about after-school and out-of-school programs and activities for youth. Discover compelling research to strengthen your case for support in youth programming.

Ronald Skeete is an experienced nonprofit executive with over fifteen years' experience in the field. He holds an M.S. Education as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. Mr. Skeete began his career working on a National Science Foundation grant to replicate effective science and math education for underrepresented populations. He then spent eleven years progressively improving operations for the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York City, serving over 6,500 youth at seven facilities throughout the city. Mr. Skeete has been a catalyst for change as a founding board member for the Youth Empowerment Mission, Inc. (a program assisting communities combat the effects of gang culture) and Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (a K-8 public school located in Brooklyn). He is a member of the Georgia Charter School Association and a national trainer for the Boys & Girls Club of America. Currently, as Director of College Success for the Atlanta Education Fund, he is responsible for the coordination of Atlanta nonprofit organizations and universities as they work to leverage and increase their ability to accelerate public school performance.

Free Registration

This program is offered free of charge. Space is limited. Please arrive on time or your seat may be given away to others who are waiting to attend.

You can register online, in person, or by calling 404-880-0095.

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For additional information, call The Foundation Center-Atlanta at 404-880-0095.