Raising ExpectationsBoys, Books & Brotherhood
The BBB initiative began during the 2017-18 school year via the United Way of Greater Atlanta's Build-A-Library Program.
Students at RE
From raisingexpectations.org/programs ↗About this program
Using funds from this grant, RE created an onsite literary nook featuring works that reflect the vast range of African American experience.
The program now includes a literacy club led by adult male volunteers who inspire our students to improve their reading and writing abilities.
Questions
When did the BBB initiative begin?
The BBB initiative began during the 2017-18 school year via the United Way of Greater Atlanta's Build-A-Library Program.
Who leads the literacy club in the program?
The program now includes a literacy club led by adult male volunteers who inspire our students to improve their reading and writing abilities.
Details
- Who
- Students at RE
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Project DREAMProject DREAM (Developing Raised Expectations of Adolescent Minds) serves grades 5-8 through a high-impact weekly structure: three days of academic tutorials and one day of enrichment.Project STEMWAREProject STEMWARE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math While Accomplishing Raised Expectations), for grades 9-12, provides math/science tutorials, college coaching, and STEM career exploration to drive economic empowerment.
Project RISEIn Project RISE (Raising Interest in STEM Education), a summer pathfinder program, students participate in informative, interactive lesson plans in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.